OPS Health Profession Aide - Registered Nurse Psychology

Job Title

OPS Health Profession Aide - Registered Nurse, Multiple Vacancies (Psychology)

Tallahassee, FL

Temporary

Department of Psychology

Dr. Richard Macatee, the Director of the Biobehavioral Research on Addiction and Internalizing Syndromes (BRAINS) laboratory at Florida State University, is hiring a part‑time registered nurse to work on a National Institute on Health supported study that aims to evaluate how stress affects brain activity and the body’s physiological responses in cannabis users.

Part‑time RN will be responsible for collecting physiological data at two different types of lab visits:
1) 45‑minute medical screening visits and
2) 5‑hour lab visits. At medical visits, the RN will complete a physical exam, collect a single blood draw, and record vitals/EKG data. During lab visits, the RN will collect and document participants’ vitals, insert an in‑dwelling IV catheter into the participant’s arm for repeated blood draws, and perform blood draws at three separate times during the 5‑hour experiment. Blood draws must be made with minimal hemolysis.

• Insert an in‑dwelling IV catheter into a research participant’s arm for repeated blood draws and draw blood 3 times from that catheter over the course of a 5‑hour experiment. Blood draws must be made with minimal hemolysis.
• Collect regular vitals assessments
• Complete physical exams and simple EKG procedure
• May have to administer 0.1mg clonidine (oral) to research participant if indicated by safety protocol.
• Document participants vitals throughout a 5‑hour experiment.

Bachelor's Degree

• Licensed Registered Nurse with extensive experience in IV catheter insertion/maintenance for repeated blood draws.

Please contact Dr. Richard Macatee at rjm
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One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity.

At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

$60 per hour

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Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

This is an OPS/temporary job.

Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.