Work Schedule:
90% FTE, day/evening shift rotation, one in three 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.
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:
- 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
- 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 and 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 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
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