RN Clinical Research Program Specialist

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority

Work Schedule:

This is a 100% FTE position scheduled to typically work Monday through Friday, day shift hours. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. This is primarily a remote position with occasional in person meetings.

Be part of something remarkable! Join a team of remarkable staff in Clinical Research at UW Health, where experts seek better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and patients are often among the first in the world with access to promising new treatments.

• Assist with proper integration of research in the electronic health record (EHR) and research‑related EHR build to ensure clinical workflows, including proper medication and other clinical ordering processes are supported, ensuring patient‑centric recruitment strategies are implemented and focusing on the safety of our research patients at UW Health.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, study specialists and other study team members, in addition to the Information Services staff, Clinical Research Unit (CRU) staff, Pharmaceutical Research Center (PRC) staff, and the physicians, nurses, and pharmacists who interact with research participants in the clinical setting at UW Health.
• Serve as a liaison between the clinical, research, and informatics staff, understanding all three realms and the goal of protocol fidelity and research patient/subject safety.

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two‑week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work‑life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical 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.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

• Bachelor's Degree In Nursing Required
• Master's Degree In Nursing or related field Preferred

• 2 years Of clinical patient care experience Required
• 2 years Of clinical research related experience Preferred
• 2 years Of informatics experience Preferred
• Formal informatics training Preferred
• Experience in an academic medical center Preferred
• Project management experience Preferred

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Required

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.

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