Manager Research Nurse

Summary

Manage all aspects of department clinical trial initiatives to ensure compliance with state, federal and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as a resource for investigators and support staff on pre-trial functions including budget development, contract negotiations and IRB applications. Advise department study investigators and support staff on administrative and regulatory aspects of human subject research.
• Develop and implement department policies, procedures and organizational tools to ensure compliance with MCW, state and federal standards.
• Manage data systems supporting research activities. Correspond with IRBs as needed.
• Assist in the development and management of budget.
• Recruit and train clinical research staff nurses and/or clinical research coordinators; develop and implement standardized expectations for all subordinates; assess, monitor and evaluate work load and performance. Mentor and direct staff to achieve research goals.
• Coordinates planning, feasibility, and implementation of new protocols with research nurses, investigators, and multidisciplinary study teams.
• Maintains unit staffing needs by developing, implementing, and revising a staffing plan which assures efficient and effective delivery of participant care and facilitation of research studies during regular and after-hours clinical research visits.
• Under physician direction, perform protocol-specific clinical tasks including patient assessment, screening, ordering tests, collecting specimens, and monitoring responses. May administer medication or other types of protocol specific intervention.
• Act as a liaison between Department Administrator and research staff. Work closely with other departments and external agencies to advance the department’s research goals.
• Develop, implement and monitor department research QI activities. Implement and conduct quality control processes to ensure the highest data and research standards.
• Develop clinical review data review plan and check specifications. Utilize quality improvement tools & statistical process control to facilitate improvement of systems & processes.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Knowledge of biology, clinical judgment, medicine, cultural awareness, and consulting.
• Medical documentation, interpersonal, practice-based learning and improvement, empathy, and decision making skills.
• Forward and innovative thinking.
  
  

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Minimum Required Experience: 6 years

Preferred Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Required Certification/Licensure(s): Wisconsin RN License. CCRC or CCRP required. CITI training required within 90 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
  
  

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers

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