Registered Research Nurse

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.

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