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Gundersen Health System is seeking a full-time RN, Clinical Research Coordinator (RN-CRC) for our Clinical Research team working primarily in Hematology/Oncology. This is your opportunity to do the work you love in the beautiful Coulee region of La Crosse, Wisconsin.

What you will do:

* 0.9 FTE - 72 hours every two weeks

* 8 hours day shifts between 8am-5pm Monday-Friday

* Preform nursing assessments to monitor subject's progress during clinical research trials

* Support patient care coordination in relation to research

* Implement research protocols which may include administering investigational medication while utilizing the nursing process

* Facilitate scheduling of tests/procedures & collection/processing/submission of lab specimens

What you will get:

* Stable hours, strong team support, and meaningful work.

* Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and the Career Development Center

* Have your voice heard through our Nursing Shared Governance Councils

* Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits

What you will need:

* Associate degree or Bachelor's degree Nursing

* RN license to work in Wisconsin upon hire

* BLS for health care providers

* Minimum of 3 years RN experience

* Valid driver's license

* Obtain Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification within 3 years

Gundersen Health System Hospital and Clinics comprises 7 hospitals and 33 clinics. We bring care close to home for our patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it love medicine and it's more than our practice. It is who we are.

Job Description:

The RN-Clinical Research Coordinator (RN-CRC) functions within the full scope of nursing practice, which includes being responsible for the process of patient identification, assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and coordination of care to meet the patient's health care needs in collaboration with health team members to ensure safe, quality care during the patient's entire course of participation in a clinical research trial. The RN-CRC meets the expectations of a professional employee.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Performs nursing assessments, direct patient care, and monitors subject progress during the clinical trial, documenting medical data in subject study chart and in medical record.

2. Obtains and accurately documents structured subject medical, surgical and medication history.

3. Reviews Study Specific Trainings and applicable protocols for a thorough understanding of the study procedures, as they apply to their role and ensures that Delegation of Authority/Training Log for each study is completed in a proper and timely manner.

4. Performs informed consent process, educating subjects regarding the diagnosis and treatment plan as it relates to study participation. Assures full subject and family understanding of protocol requirements.

5. Facilitates the scheduling of tests/procedures and the collection, processing and submission of specimens (e.g., blood/serum, pathology slides) for patients participating in clinical trails and/or treatment plans according to protocol design and requirements.

6. Responsible for the administration or dispensing of investigational medication and/or device by the route indicated per protocol which may include but is not limited to: IV infusions, IM/SQ/ID injections, oral medications, inhalation, sublingual, ocular and topical treatments. Responsible to teach the patient to independently administer study drug per route per protocol.

7. Conducts each clinical trial using extensive knowledge of research guidelines and regulations in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Good Clinical Practice, Gundersen Institutional Review Board, HIPAA, and Gundersen policies and procedures. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of clinical research as it relates to medical practices, nursing practices, and Federal Regulations.

8. Obtains and maintains certification, via testing, for:

* Human Subjects Protection and Good Clinical Practice Training

* Handling the shipping of Hazardous Materials, Infectious Substances and other Biologic Materials in Compliance with the DOT and the Code of Federal Regulations

* All registered nurses and advanced practice nurses providing direct oncology care must demonstrate one of the following:

* Current cancer-specific certification in the nurse's specialty by an accredited certification program, or

* Ongoing education by earning 36 cancer-related continuing education nursing contact hours each accreditation cycle

9. Teams with Professional Development Nurse for ongoing competence assessment, evaluation of practice, and development of onboarding processes for new RN-CRCs.

10. Participates in the contract research organization's investigator meeting to become knowledgeable about the scientific, medical, and administrative aspects of the protocol-specific clinical research trial. Travel required-overnight/weekend per protocol specifications.

11. Responsible for ordering and disposal of investigational drugs and maintaining accurate drug accountability logs per protocol specifications.

12. Collaborates with principal investigators for each clinical trial in the identification and management of adverse events and reports adverse events according to the FDA requirements. Identifies and implements strategies to prevent protocol violations.

13. Any nurse providing direct oncology care will demonstrate ongoing education by earning 12 cancer-related continuing nursing education contact hours per year if not certified.

14. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

Associate degree in Nursing.

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

3-4 years nursing experience.

DESIRED

3-4 years nursing experience with clinical research coordinator experience/Oncology nursing experience for clinical trials.

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed minimally in the state of practice, some positions may require additional state RN licenses.

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Valid Driver's License (DL)

If in the Oncology specific role, you must obtain Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification within 3 years.

DESIRED

Clinical Research Coordinator certification (CCRC) issued by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals Clinical Research Professional certification (CCRP) issued by the Society of Clinical Research Associates

Age Specific Population Served:

Infant (less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 - 12 years)

Adolescent (13 - 17 years)

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Sitting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Static Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Shoulder Level Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Lifting - Floor to Waist Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Lifting - Waist to Overhead Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Carrying - Long Carry (>50 feet) Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Carrying - Short Carry Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Push/Pull (Static Force) Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

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