RN /Registered Nurse - Harborview Clinical Research Center (Per-Diem)

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Clinical Research Center (CRC) is a newly established 13-bed ambulatory research clinic at HMC that supports cutting-edge clinical trials and investigator-led studies spanning a wide range of specialties.

As a teaching hospital and research center, we're deeply committed to the enhancement of care for our patients—as well as the professional growth of our staff. As a testament to this commitment, we're proud to be recognized with Magnet Hospital status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

As a PRN Registered Nurse, you’ll join a mission-driven, interdisciplinary team focused on providing safe, participant-centered care in a dynamic research setting.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Work at the intersection of clinical care and innovation
• Be part of a small, collaborative team launching a new clinical research infrastructure
• Support studies that serve vulnerable and diverse patient populations
• Access professional development and research training through UW Medicine

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform protocol-specific procedures including vital signs, specimen collection, IV placements, blood draws, infusions, and participant monitoring
• Provide nursing assessments and documentation according to GCP and institutional policies
• Support safe administration of study medications, including investigational products, under PI oversight
• Assess and respond to medical events and provide appropriate escalation or triage in alignment with SOPs
• Collaborate with study teams, research coordinators, and other clinical staff to meet patient care needs
• Apply appropriate policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice in performing clinical duties and evaluate own practice in relation to these
• Maintain regulatory and clinical documentation in Epic and other databases such as Oncore
• Act as a clinical research liaison for the unit and assist other units to coordinate clinical research at HMC
• Participate in the Quality Assurance program by identifying areas for investigation; assist in data collection, monitoring, and development and implementation of corrective actions for the unit
• Contribute to the establishment and implementation of goals for the unit through staff meetings and other activities
• Participate in the mobile CRC program across HMC as needed
• May act as a preceptor for new graduates or experienced employees by assessing learning needs, developing, implementing and monitoring the learning plan, and evaluating learner progress
• May develop clinical procedures based on changing technology, new research, and experience with patients in the specialty
• May develop educational or clinical projects for specified patient groups
• Perform other nursing duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Active, valid Washington State or Multi-state RN license required by start date
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (ambulatory or research setting strongly preferred)
• BLS certification