RN – Inpatient - Clinical Research Unit

Description:

Work Schedule:

60%-90% FTE available.

Evening/Night Shift.

Weekend rotation.

Hours are based off the operational needs of the department.

We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential.

You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

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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 to:


* Join a team of REMARKABLE nurses to care for patients in the Clinical Research Unit - a 15-bed dedicated research facility within University Hospital that serves both investigator-initiated and industry studies.


* Care for in- and outpatient adults participating in research studies across multiple disciplines including hematology/oncology, Alzheimer's disease, pulmonary, endocrine/metabolic, and infectious disease.

In addition, we see participants enrolled in healthy volunteer studies.


* Provide direct patient care to patients.

Administer chemotherapy and novel treatments to patients, obtain vitals, perform venipuncture and be trained to process lab samples on the clinical research unit, access central lines and ports, and perform head to toe assessments.


* 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, two-week paid parental leave, adoption assistance and retirement plans.


* Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.


* A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.


* 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.


* 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.

Education:
Preferred - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Work Experience:
Minimum - Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health's Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orien...