Registered Nurse 2 – Research
Last updated: August 20, 2024
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
18906 (E S SEIU 1199NW Res/HH)
18902 (NE S SEIU 1199NW Res/HH)
23219 (NE H NI SEIU 1199NW Res/HH)
DEFINITION
Conduct and assist in the organization of clinical, epidemiological or community oriented research programs. Conduct examinations, administer treatment and/or medication in accordance with research protocol and evaluate outcomes of patient participation in research studies.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Assist a coordinator or principal investigator in the organization and direction of research programs. Under general direction of the principal investigator conduct patient examinations; coordinate, administer and monitor treatment and procedures; collect, organize and analyze data obtained from the patient in the community and/or medical research setting. Apply an advanced knowledge of nursing practices in a medical specialty such as obstetrics/gynecology, surgery, neurosurgery, or oncology.
TYPICAL WORK
Assist coordinator or principal investigator by planning and conducting nursing protocol of medical team research; write consent forms, maintain files in compliance with Food and Drug Administration’s regulations;
Identify appropriate subject groups for research participation; determine eligibility, prepare Human Subjects applications, obtain informed consent, enroll patients in study; submit protocols to Human Subjects Review Board;
Conduct physical assessments; take medical histories;
Apply an advanced knowledge of a medical specialty area to assess patient reaction to treatment and/or medication and recommend course of action within the research parameters to the principal investigator;
Evaluate effectiveness of biomedical equipment and/or treatment regimen in the context of the research;
Assess family attitudes, living conditions, medical histories and financial status; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and their families, professional or community groups and volunteers; maintain contact with public agencies which are involved in aspects of the research;
Coordinate and evaluate the collection of research data; coordinate data management system for research data; create data collection tools;
Conduct literature review, assist in the preparation of data for use in manuscripts for professional publication;
Assist in writing grants and developing budgets;
Instruct hospital and clinic staff in implementation of research protocol;
May direct the work of clerical, data entry or laboratory technician support staff;
Perform the duties of a Registered Nurse 1 – Research;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or a relevant field
AND
Two (2) years of experience at the Registered Nurse 1- Research level
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Washington.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
10/22/1990: New Class
07/01/2007: Revised new class code: (formerly 6211) effective 07/01/2007
07/01/2014: New Class Title; Class adopted for UW contract classified staff per PERC decision to add this title, to SEIU 1199NW bargaining unit, effective 11/12/2013 (Case #25914-E-13-3814). Incorporates the work of UW classified non-union job code 6211, Registered Nurse 2 – Research; effective 07/01/2007.