Nurse Clinician (RN)

Overview:
Vitalief is a leading site solutions partner focused on improving the value and contribution of clinical trial sites across the drug development lifecycle.  With deep expertise in Consulting (strategic and operational) and Functional Service Provider (FSP) services, we provide fully integrated solutions that streamline clinical trials, improve patient outcomes, and drive value for Sponsors, CROs, and sites.  We are seeking two enthusiastic, entry level Staff Nurse Clinicians (RNs) to support our client’s patients in one of their public health centers in Newark, NJ.

Reasons to work for Vitalief:

• You can actively contribute to our clients’ mission of advancing scientific discoveries that have the potential to change patients' lives for the better.
• Our PEOPLE FIRST culture prioritizes personal and professional growth for all Vitalief employees.
• We give everyone a seat at the table – we encourage innovation.
• Potential opportunity to work on clinical research studies in the future.

• Working in our client’s tuberculosis outpatient clinic, reporting to a Nurse Manager, in accordance with professional nursing standards, skillfully administers total patient care based on the individual needs of people with tuberculosis and their families.
• Assesses, screens, evaluates, educates, and provides patient care management / outcome management.
• Maintains professional composure and confidence in the care setting.
• Maintains patient safety, comfort, and cleanliness.
• Implements and evaluates patient individualized medical plan of care based on assessment of chronological age, developmental level and desired outcome.
• Provides direct patient care or directs other health team members to ensure proper implementation of medical/nursing plan of care.
• Plans and coordinates patient care within external clinical environments (i.e. home care).
• Teaches patients and significant others about health/illness state and plan of care.
• Knowledgeable in and initiates emergency procedures.
• Communicates to all levels of health care team and management team necessary information and/or unusual occurrences regarding the patient.
• Administers medications/immunizations and parental therapies in accordance with clinic policies.
• Documents all aspects of patient care.
• Is knowledgeable of and initiates emergency procedures.
• Develops and maintains good human relations skills consistent with the principles of the program with employees, patients, medical staff, and visitors in accordance with performance of duties.

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. 
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a BSN preferred. 
• This is an entry level position – prior experience as a RN is NOT required!
• BLS (CPR) is required.  Candidates lacking current BLS (CPR) Certification must obtain certification prior to start date of employment. 
• Certification in the area of Medical Surgical, OB/GYN, Diabetes, Adolescent/Pediatrics, or Operating Room Nursing preferred.
• Background in working with individuals with tuberculosis is a plus (not required).
• Knowledge of prescribing medication and advising medication management.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills - able to translate medical terms into layman’s terms. 
• Ability to engage and educ