Job Description
Job Title
Registered Research Nurse
Job Description
Concentric Methods is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in Baltimore, MD in support of the NIH.
Responsibilities: Performs assessments and collects medical histories and physicals. - Assess participant's physiologic condition upon admission, and monitor throughout visit and upon discharge.
- Assess patient through follow-up by phone, written correspondence or email.
- Plan, implement, evaluate and document care provided, per protocol requirements and good clinical practice standards
- Perform testing procedures on night shift as required per protocol or schedules
- After training in protection of human subject's research issues and approval of Principal Investigator (PI), obtain informed consent.
- Provide daily shift report.
- Enter clinical and research data into medical records, case report forms and/or computer systems.
- Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
Performs procedures like IV placement, phlebotomy and administering medications. and monitors patient progress. - Perform phlebotomy to collect clinical and research blood samples per doctor's orders and protocol requirements.
- Administer and document medications per doctor's orders
- Assess, record and report patient reactions to drugs; report study drug adverse reactions to staff.
- Insert and maintain peripheral access intravenous (IV) lines as needed.
- Provide cardiac monitoring if indicated.
Teaches patients and families about conditions, treatments and medications. - Provide participant education regarding the research program or testing procedure and instruct participants on computerized testing.
- Perform appropriate action plan in response to emergency situations and/or illness of participants, including direct admissions for
participants.
Collaborates with physician to plan, evaluate, coordinate and revise program to deliver the most efficient health care service. - Incorporate research protocol requirements into the delivery of care for participants in support of the research efforts.
- Follow established policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines for proper disposal of biohazard and chemical wastes.
- Implement Quality Control measures
- Incorporate research protocol requirements into the delivery of care for participants in support of the NIA research efforts, in
accordance with standards of NIA Protocol Office and IRB.
- After training, perform specialized testing as per protocol.
- Distribute work assigned on the night shift and ensure completeness.
- Attend staff meetings and other appropriate clinical meetings as needed.
- After documented training in protection of human subject's research issues and approval of Principal Investigator (PI), obtain informed
consent.
- Participate in development and training programs, both internally and externally.
Assists Nurse Practitioners evaluate and make recommendations to improve patient care and adhere to good clinical practices. - Serve as Floor Team Coordinator (FTC) in the event of a fire and manage evacuations to ensure safety of participants, visitors and
staff.
- Ensure the security of the premises and respond to security issues and breaches
- Serve as preceptor for new personnel.
- Participate in development and training programs as needed.
- Provide participant education.
- Inform Clinical Nurse Manager and staff of the progress of protocols and the functions of the clinical unit; provide relevant and timely
input on pertinent nursing implications for the NIA Research Unit.
Travel Requirements
0 - 10%
Job Requirements
- Associate's degree in nursing.
- Active Maryland State Nursing License.
- One (1) of nursing experience with CPR certification. Experience in clinical research setting with protocols and clinical trials. Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
- Basic Life Support training.
- Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 2:00PM to 10:30PM
Category
Healthcare
Location
NIH - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore, MD 21224 US (Primary)
Education
Associate's Degree
Job Tags
Fixed term contract, Work at office, Shift work, Night shift