Research Nurse I / Madison, WI (ONSITE)

<p>As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four <b>Early Phase Clinical Research Units</b> in the UK and US.</p><p></p><p>We are currently seeking a <b>Clinical Research Nurse I, </b>to interact directly with our healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols and enjoy working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Each day is different, you will be <span>exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug to drug interactions, etc.)</span></p><p></p><p>This is a full-time, <b>office/clinic-based </b>job in <b><span>Madison, WI</span></b>.</p><p></p><p>If you join us, you will work with some of the world´s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a new drug.</p><p></p><p>Many Nurses are drawn to this profession because of its direct impact on patient care. If this is your case, you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials. Whilst allowing you to have a close face-to-face relationship with participants, and as you continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge, <span>you´ll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world. </span></p><p></p><p>WHAT YOU WILL DO:</p><p>You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care clinical research.</p><p></p><p><b>Other key responsibilities</b>:</p><ul><li><p>Ensure that the dignity, health, safety, and welfare of participants is given the highest priority at all times</p></li><li><p>Be current with appropriate emergency certifications and company emergency policy and procedures</p></li><li><p>Respond to emergency situations based upon nursing standards</p></li><li><p>Utilize skills, knowledge, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgement in order to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials</p></li><li><p>Utilize nursing assessment skills to observe participant general well-being and potential adverse events. Document adverse events and takes appropriate action as needed</p></li><li><p>Obtain Informed Consent and continue the ICF process by educating, explaining and informing participants of study procedures</p></li><li><p>Administer investigational compounds (inclusive of parenteral) to participants according to the protocol and applicable regulations</p></li><li><p>Perform study related activities such as cannulation, telemetry, holters, vital signs, ECGs, venipuncture</p></li><li><p>Undertake any other duties as required</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>Education / Experience:</span></b></p><ul><li><p>Associates Degree or BS degree in nursing with current licensure in applicable state.</p></li><li><p>CPR/AED certified</p></li><li><p>ACLS-certified preferred upon entry to role. ACLS certification maybe be gained in role if not yet certified</p></li></ul><p>Additional experience may be substituted for education requirements</p><p></p><p><b>YOU NEED TO BRING…</b></p><ul><li><p>0-1 year of related experience</p></li><li><p>Additional experience may be substituted for education requirements</p></li></ul><p>The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:</p><p></p><ul><li><p><b><span>Fast paced</span></b>: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.</p></li><li><p><b><span>Changing priorities constantly</span></b> asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.</p></li><li><p><b><span>Teamwork </span></b>and<b><span> people skills</span></b> are essential for the study to run smoothly.</p></li><li><p><b><span>Technology based</span></b>. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What do you get?</b></p><p>Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:</p><ul><li><p>Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)</p></li><li><p>401(K)</p></li><li><p>Paid time off (PTO)</p></li><li><p>Employee recognition awards</p></li><li><p>Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Physical Requirements:</i></b></p><ul><li><p><i><i>Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.</i></i></p></li><li><p><i>Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.</i></p></li><li><p><i>Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.</i></p></li><li><p><i>Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.</i></p></li><li><p><i>Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.</i></p></li><li><p><i>Regular and consistent attendance.</i></p></li><li><p><i>Varied hours may be required.</i></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><span>Learn more about our </span><a href="https://careers.fortrea.com/us/en/eeo-and-accommodations" target="_blank">EEO &amp; Accommodations request here</a><span>.</span></p>