RN - Outpatient - Clinical Research Unit

Description: 

Work Schedule: 

90% FTE, Day/Evening shift. Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 am - 8:30 pm. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will work at Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, WI. 

Be part of something remarkable Clinical Research Nursing is an exciting specialty on the cutting edge of modern medicine. Through research and collaboration with partners across the state, country, and even the world, patients have access to new and novel treatments and interventions that can improve their lives and the lives of others. The Clinical Research Unit mission is to create a research unit that provides participant and family centered care, demonstrates exemplary professional practice, and provides quality data and research resources.  

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Care for patients in the Clinical Research Unit – a 14-room dedicated research facility that serves both investigator-initiated and industry studies.
• Care for outpatient adults participating in research studies across multiple disciplines. Currently, we are primarily seeing oncology patients, but over time we anticipate an increased variety in our patient population including Alzheimer’s disease, pulmonary, endocrine/metabolic, infectious disease, and more. In addition, we see participants enrolled in healthy volunteer studies. 
• Provide direct patient care on the clinical research unit, including administration of chemotherapy and novel treatments. Obtain vital signs, perform venipuncture, perform ECGs, access central lines and ports, complete comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, and process laboratory samples in accordance with research protocols.
• Assist with research study protocol implementation.
• Become a member of the Clinical Research Unit Council and discover opportunities for professional development and leadership.  

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.  
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. 
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being. 
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety. 
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice. 
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs. 
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• 6 months of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
• Specific to EP Lab- Previous moderate sedation experience Required
• Additional years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred
• Prior involvement in clinical procedures in area of specialty, including successful work or involvement in other hospital-wide project work Preferred
• Experience in an academic medical setting Preferred
• Specific to Gastro/Endo & Generations - Previous moderate sedation experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
• Certification in area of specialty Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.  

Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health’s state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials. 

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