Clinical Research Nurse

Children's Wisconsin Research Nurse

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Job Summary: 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. Functions with demonstrated expertise and advanced knowledge in the delivery of direct and indirect nursing care to children, adolescents, and young adults clinical trials. The Translational Research Unit (TRU) Research Nurse will provide nursing coordination and oversight for TRU research protocols that take place both in the TRU clinic and inpatient setting. TRU research protocols originate from a variety of sources including: local provider driven research, nursing research, pharmaceutical research under the oversight of a local provider, and PhD driven research. The TRU nurse will help coordinate nursing research activities for the TRU team to ensure consistent patient care and oversight throughout the study. The nurse will utilize the growth and development principles for all age groups (neonate through geriatric) within the context of the research process.

Essential Functions:

• Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children's values and support our mission and vision.
• Follows research protocols and lab protocols with precise precision.
• Starts IV's 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.
• Nursing Processes: communicates in manner most appropriate for child and family; identifies and acts upon what matters most for our patients and families; makes independent nursing decisions and integrates into research plan of care; and understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient in regards to their growth and development process.
• 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/procedures in the research process. Consistently communicates 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.

Legacy Essential Functions:

• Utilizes the Synergy model of care to embrace both the science and art of nursing
• Participates in professional activities which enhance knowledge of current nursing trends in Research.
• Coordinates care in conjunction with other care givers, physicians and other disciplines; acts as a resource/advocate to others for specific patients/families.

Education:

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

Experience:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Patient care management experience required for the coordination of complex research protocols.
• Analytical skills necessary to assess complex study patients and protocols to develop comprehensive plans of care.
• Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to interact effectively with interdisciplinary health team members and consumers.
• The 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.

Licenses and Certifications:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
• License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin required

Patient Care Responsibility

• Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.

Required for All Jobs:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.
• Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.