Registered Nurse

Job Family:

Nurse (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for a Registered Nurse. This role will provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services. This is a full-time opportunity located in Baltimore, MD.

• Reviews standard nursing procedures and documents areas in need of improvement.

• Incorporate research protocol requirements into the delivery of care for participants in support of the research efforts.

• Reviews patient and patient family feedback and provides summary reporting for further review.

• Manage testing to ensure that projects and protocol responsibilities are completed within timelines given the availability and allocation of resources related to clinical trials.

• Communicate with researchers to determine needs as per protocol.

• Performs assessments and collects medical histories and physicals.

• Perform collection, maintenance, and analysis of data, entering and tracking patient data.

• Schedule testing and clinic appointments; initiate medical records; make admission room reservations.

• 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.

• Enter clinical and research data into medical records, case report forms and/or computer systems.

• Insert and maintain peripheral access intravenous (IV) lines and provide care of central venous access lines.

• Perform phlebotomy to collect clinical and research blood samples per doctor’s orders and protocol requirements.

• Perform specialized testing and document care provided, per protocol requirements.

• Perform appropriate action plan in response to emergency situations and illness of participants, including direct admissions for participants.

• Perform Apheresis using Spectra-Optia or equivalent apheresis machines on participants in research studies at the NIA Clinical Research Unit.

• Ensure needed medications/supplies readily available.

• Perform QC/QA and maintain equipment in good working order.

• Follow established policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines for proper disposal of biohazard and chemical wastes.

• Administer and document medications per physician's orders.

• Communicate abnormal results and problems and concerns to the research staff and informs patient of processes and activities for review and follow up.

• Prepare patients for surgical and/or diagnostic procedures, thoroughly explaining the activities and steps of the procedure and anticipated outcomes.

• Prepare medication instructions and detail steps necessary to properly self-administer and monitor and report results in the case of adverse reactions.

• Attend patient rounds and protocol information meetings and participate in patient care conferences and write and maintain research protocols.

• Perform professional nursing duties in the care of patients and serve as the primary nurse for a specific population of patients.

• Coordinate the collection and analysis of research data; ensure that all records are complete.

• Coordinate research study protocols in conjunction with the NIA researchers and the research staff.

• Review clinical laboratory values in conjunction with the medical staff and/or PI. Discuss findings with the participant and recommend follow-up as needed.

• Research industry best practices and recommends those for further evaluation.

• When trained, mentor new staff as needed.

• Review/edit and write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed.

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What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

• A valid Nursing License in the state of Maryland.

• A minimum of TWO (2) years of experience in Scientific Research, Clinical Research, Medical, and/or related science experience.   

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.  

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Previous experience with t