Registered Nurse 3 - Pediatric Clinical Research Center

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Organization:

VICTR

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
This is a 36 hour/week RN position on our day shift for 4–9-hour shifts in our Children’s Clinical Research Center. We have scheduled outpatient research visits on our unit and are here to provide expertise in nursing assessment and skills such as phlebotomy, IV placement, frequent blood drawing and centrifuging of lab samples, pediatric EKGs, and procedural set up and assistance such as skin biopsies. We administer a wide range of investigational medication ranging from simple oral study medications to complex monoclonal antibody IV infusions for rare diseases. We also perform a high volume of oral glucose tolerance testing for pre-diabetes and metabolic studies. Excellent assessment skills and attention to detail are needed for patient observation following investigational medication administration and tasks such as frequent vital signs, EKG’s, lab draws, and precise documentation of all data points. We do have a sister unit in VUH Adult Clinical Research Center where we provide crossover research support as needed. The clinic is currently closed on weekends and on Vanderbilt holidays. We are looking for candidates that have at least 1-2 years of medical surgical experience and research experience is a plus. PALS and BLS certification are required, and biotherapy infusion training will be provided as well as specialized research training.
About the Department:
The Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (VICTR) is Vanderbilt’s virtual home for clinical and translational research. Supported by Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Office of Research and the NIH-sponsored Clinical and Translational Service Award (CTSA), the mission of the institute is to transform the way ideas and research discoveries make their way from origin to patient care. VICTR functions to help researchers and clinicians do their jobs better by providing tools and support to improve the quality of research, publications, grant writing, and training for future doctors and researchers. For more information, please visit https://victr.vumc.org/.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.

• Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.

• Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.

• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.

• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.  

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Evidence-Based Practice (Intermediate): Demonstrates ability to integrate evidence from multiple sources and determine if a practice change should occur. Shares knowledge with peers and other clinical team members independently.
• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments and evaluations in practical applications of a difficult nature. Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations. Conducts inquiry with a thorough series of questions when patients state an ailment or complaint in order to accurately identify and elaborate on the problem. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to role model and coach less experienced peers.
• Nursing Patient Education (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient education in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of providing patient health education services without requiring instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of ot