Registered 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 reports. 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. 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 physicians to plan, evaluate, coordinate, and revise programs 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 the 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. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates offer preference to Cape Fox Corporation shareholders, descendants, and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241.

Created: 2024-11-02