Clinical Research Nurse

Overview

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children, providing comprehensive pediatric care across primary, specialty, and urgent care settings.

Supports and initiates a wide variety of clinical research activities including informed consent, monitoring compliance with research protocols and regulatory requirements, coordination of therapy‑ and research‑related care, and the collection, recording, reporting, and dissemination of research and program information. Areas of focus include maintaining knowledge of research protocols, patient/family education, compliance with internal and external requirements for human subject research, and education of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and clinical research staff.

Data management responsibilities are accomplished in partnership with research coordinator staff and include patient tracking and reporting as required by individual protocols.

The TRU Research Nurse will provide nursing coordination and oversight for TRU research protocols taking place in the TRU clinic and inpatient setting. The nurse will help coordinate nursing research activities for the TRU team to ensure consistent patient care and oversight throughout the study.

• Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children’s values and support our mission and vision.
• Follows research protocols and lab protocols with precise precision.
• Starts IVs and performs phlebotomy with high accuracy and proficiency for blood draws and research medications.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external departments, divisions, colleges, and universities to ensure delivery of services needed for each research protocol.
• Practices with a high level of accountability and notifies appropriate personnel of any complications or deviations to study procedures.
• Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care for research studies that is collaborative and addresses the needs of both the research team and the patient and family resulting in optimal patient outcomes.
• Communicates in a manner most appropriate for children and families; identifies and acts upon what matters most for patients and families; integrates into research plan of care and satisfies the needs of patients across all age groups.
• Arranges lab work, clinic appointments, tests or procedures as prescribed by specific research protocol.
• Identifies and assists with resolutions of problems or obstacles in the systems and procedures in the research process, consistently communicating appropriate information to the TRU Manager to ensure research activities are conducted within the Federal Code of Regulations and Good Clinical Practice.
• Maintains patient and study confidentiality.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an ADN or a BSN to meet the recommended entry level for a professional nurse (or equivalent academic and/or professional experience).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred or relevant experience.

• 2+ years of experience in pediatric nursing required.
• BSN, PIV, and critical care/urgent care experience preferred or relevant education.

• Patient care management experience required for the coordination of complex research protocols.
• Analytical skills to assess complex study patients and protocols and develop comprehensive plans of care.
• Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to interact effectively with interdisciplinary health team members and consumers.
• Ability to represent the organization and serve consumers in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the department and its services.
• Mental and sensory abilities to read, process, and interpret clinical data.
• Computer skills to keep required research records, make clinic appointments, and enter orders. Experience with EPIC, WORD, EXCEL, and Outlook desired.
• Ability to rotate shifts and/or work flexible hours, as needed, to meet protocol needs.

• BLS Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council) required.
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