Clinical Research Nurse

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Research Nurse

Job Summary:

The Clinical Research Nurse will join the Clinical Research Central Office (CRCO) at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) to coordinate cancer clinical research within one or more Disease-Oriented Teams. The primary duties of this job involve the management of subjects enrolled in clinical research studies at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. This position will report to the Clinical Team Manager and work under the general direction of the Principal Investigator of each research study.

* This position has the ability to work remotely 1 day/week and does not include any nights or weekends.

* Prefer full time FTE, but will consider down to 0.8 FTE for the right candidate.

* Contact with vulnerable populations that are non-minors (does not pertain to physicians/providers who work with minors):
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.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

* 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

* Secures and schedules logistics for clinical research projects according to the research plan

* Supervises the day-to-day activities of research work unit

* May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students

* Provides appropriate treatment plan direction and information to study participants

* Assists in the recruitment and screening of subjects for clinical studies by conducting physical health assessments

* Serves a primary point of contact for emergent study participant situations related to adverse effects or complications of the study

* Provides professional nursing care to patients according to established protocols

* Collects, verifies, and enters data into database and analyzes clinical information data

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Carbone Cancer Center

Our mission is a commitment to defeating cancer through rapid application of groundbreaking research, prevention, and treatment. The University of Wisconsin (UW) Carbone Cancer Center has been an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1973. UW Carbone is an integral part of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health, bringing together more than 330 physicians and scientists from 50 departments and nine schools to conduct research and translate laboratory discoveries into new patient treatments.

UWCCC builds community by creating a collaborative, respectful, and welcoming environment in which all faculty, students, and staff will thrive.

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $70,000; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* Minimum one year nursing experience required.

* Candidates should have exceptional clinical nursing skills and expertise coupled with a strong interest in clinical research.

* RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure. License/Certification should also include BLS certification required

Preferred Qualifications:

* Prior experience working with Oncology patients is preferred.

* Prior clinical research experience preferred.

Education:

* Associate's Degree in Nursing is required;
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.

* Cover Letter

* Resume

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Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates.

All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United…