Infusion Nurse

K2 Staffing•Maitland (Orlando), FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At K2 Medical Research, a privately-owned clinical research facility in the greater Orlando and Central Florida area, we specialize in conducting multiphasic clinical trials that promote the development of innovative and effective medical treatments while maintaining the safety and privacy of our participants. We are committed to fighting the diseases that plague our loved ones and ourselves. By harnessing the power of advanced clinical research and connecting our patients with the treatments of tomorrow, we can improve the health of our local communities, and by extent, the population of our world. K2 is pooling for an experienced Infusion Nurse to potentially support our clinic out of Orlando, FL. The Infusion Nurse manages study patients in an outpatient-based infusion suite. They provide nursing care for patients receiving investigational therapies delivered through intravenous therapy. The Infusion Nurse follows study specific protocol guidelines and communicates and interacts with investigators, clinic staff, sponsoring agencies, and others to effectively perform required infusions and related research procedures.

Requirements

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Valid RN license required
Active CRNI certification preferred. If hired at a Level II without active certification, must meet this requirement within 12 months of employment start date
At least 1 year experience in infusions or relevant role required.
Experience in a Clinical Research setting preferred
Proven IV insertion skills required.
At least 3 years in a clinical setting required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the insertion and maintenance of the IV line as well as the care of the patient receiving the therapy
Establish IV access
Administer investigation product
Monitor patient, ensure patient safety
Attend meetings and relay pertinent information to Infusion Team members in a timely manner
Maintain timely source documentation as well as sponsor required information
Complete all monitor and sponsor queries within a timely manner
Manage all nurse functions of the Infusion suite
Assist PI and Clinical Research Coordinator in trial related procedures such as lumber punctures, lab collections, EKG’s and more
Assess patient’s tolerance to IP, ensuring the absence of infusion reactions
Perform preceptor duties to provide training and guidance for employees in Infusion Nurse I roles
Travel to affiliated sites as needed
Potential management coverage
Other duties as assigned
Reading, understanding and adhering to organizational Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP”) and study protocols
Assisting in establishing and enforcing departmental standards
Working with internal staff to resolve issues
Exploring new opportunities to add value to organization and departmental processes
Helping others to achieve results
Performing other duties as assigned
Learn and support the mission and goals of K2 Medical Research
Attending and participating in applicable company-sponsored training