Registered Research 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 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.