Registered Nurse
Cape Fox Shared Services - baltimore, MD
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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.
Created: 2024-07-07