RN - Outpatient Clinical Research Unit

Description:

Work Schedule: 

90% FTE, day/evening shift. Monday through Friday with a Saturday shift rotation. 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 to:

• Join a team of REMARKABLE nurses to care for patients in the Outpatient Clinical Research Unit – a 14-bed dedicated research facility at Eastpark Medical Center that serves both investigator-initiated and industry studies.
• Care for adult outpatients participating in research studies across multiple disciplines; primarily hematology/oncology.
• 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 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:
Minimum - Graduate of a school of nursing

Work Experience:
Minimum - Six (6) months recent relevant clinical experience

Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum - Registration as a professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin & CPR. Must obtain ACLS certified within one (1) year of hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity 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.
Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health’s new state-of-the-art ambulatory facility will transform the patient experience and offer cutting-edge proton therapy. This 469,000-square-foot ambulatory facility will house many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials. It will be located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Dr. and is slated to open in fall 2024.

Perks of working at Eastpark Medical Center:

• Natural light and beautiful views from the staff lounge and collaboration areas. Beautiful green space outdoors for wellness activities and a nearby walking path.
• Private lockers for staff to securely store personal items.