Acute Care Research Nurse II - Vascular Surgery

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. The position provides specialized research support for assigned patient populations in accordance with established research protocols. Responsibilities include performing patient evaluations, administering medications and research instruments, and providing nursing support for specialized diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical procedures. The role involves working as part of a team to provide continuous programmatic coverage to screen, recruit, and enroll patients in acute care related research protocols, many of which will evolve in an urgent/emergent manner. Additional duties include facilitating protocol adherence, sample/data acquisition, and investigational drug administration. The work environment will include operating rooms, emergency rooms, intensive care units, and other challenging environments, under potentially critical/traumatic situations.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia.
• Three years of related nursing experience, preferably in acute care, surgery, transplant, or related acute care specialty.
• Must be credentialed through Emory Healthcare under the category of RN II.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized research support for assigned patient populations in accordance with established research protocols.
• Performs patient evaluations, administers medications and research instruments, and provides nursing support for specialized diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical procedures.
• Works as part of a team to provide continuous programmatic coverage to screen, recruit, and enroll patients in acute care related research protocols.
• Makes referrals to in-house or community professionals and serves as a clinical resource.
• Develops and conducts patient and family education as needed.
• Collects data, assists in developing data collection systems, and compiles reports.
• Facilitates protocol adherence, sample/data acquisition, and investigational drug administration.
• May assist in writing research grants, publications in medical and nursing literature, study materials, brochures, and correspondence.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree