Job Summary:
The Department of Medicine conducts federally funded NIH or industry sponsored clinical research involving drugs, devices, biologic agents, imaging, and breakthrough technologies. This position involves coordinating these clinical trials within the department, providing nursing care for research participants, and managing research protocols. This position supports clinical trials and works with study teams across different divisions within the department which may include Infectious Disease, Cardiovascular Medicine and/or Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Responsibilities: Assists in research logistic management, screens study participants, and provides participant information and clinical care according to established research plans to ensure accuracy of research.

• 5% Secures and schedules logistics for clinical research projects according to the research plan
• 20% Assists in the recruitment and screening of subjects for clinical studies by conducting physical health assessments
• 10% Provides professional nursing care to patients according to established protocols
• 5% Provides appropriate treatment plan direction and information to study participants
• 10% Serves as main point of contact and liaison to project participants, investigators, research sponsors, and the research team delivering study information in accordance with established research project standards and protocols
• 20% Collects, verifies, and enters data into database and analyzes clinical information data
• 5% Serves a primary point of contact for emergent study participant situations related to adverse effects or complications of the study
• 5% May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students
• 5% Initiates and maintains clinical research regulatory compliance for assigned protocols including but not limited to the IRB approval and regulatory documents per FDA, HHS and GCP guidelines
• 10% Prepares research participant information/consent/authorization
• 5% Assists with development of a comprehensive budget for each clinical research protocol

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Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degreein nursing.

Eligibility for RN license in State of WI required.
Qualifications:
- Nursing experience required
- Experience in Infectious Disease, Cardiovascular or Gastroenterology nursing is preferred
- Experience in clinical trials, knowledge of good clinical practice, understanding of federal research regulations is preferred

Candidates must have ability to listen, understand and communicate information and ideas effectively in writing, over the phone, or in person. Must also have excellent time management skills, ability to work independently or collaboratively, and ability to manage multiple projects despite interruptions, while closely tracking details and looking for ways to improve processes.
License/Certification:
Required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Remote work opportunities will be minimal.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $62,500 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for this position is $62,500; however, we anticipate the hiring range to be $62,500-$87,500 depending on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)
Additional Information:
The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

TB testing will be required at time of employment.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:
Emily Zentz
ezentz@medicine.wisc.edu
608-265-3399
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Research Nurse(HS042)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/MEDICINE
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
291908-AS