Nurse Research I, MRI

University of Maryland • Baltimore, MD

4d • $66,000 - $88,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), School of Medicine - General Clinic Research Center (GCRC) is recruiting for a Nurse Research I, MRI. This position requires overnight and weekend coverage, with a primary focus on overnights and some weekends. Experience with patients with substance use disorder is strongly preferred. Under the supervision of the GCRC Nurse Manager, the Nurse Research I is responsible for the safe delivery of nursing care for both adult and pediatric research patients. This role involves data and biologic specimen collection in the GCRC and other clinical areas as required for the implementation of GAC approved protocols. The position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care and adherence to NCRR, University, IRB, hospital, and unit policies, nursing procedures, standards, and practices. Overtime, weekend, on-call, and shift work may be required.

Requirements

• Currently licensed with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse under Maryland State Law.
• One (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Thorough knowledge of the Maryland Nurse Practice Act for Registered Nurses.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and infection control including blood and body fluid precautions.
• Ability to perform extensive standing and walking.
• Thorough knowledge, skill, and ability to perform various medical and nursing procedures and to operate medical equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to gather and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ability to operate computers and other office equipment.
• Skill and ability to interact with the public, health care providers, agencies, and facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance with confidentiality of records and communications regarding clients.
• May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with patients with substance use disorder is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and implementation of clinical protocols in accordance with the research protocol.
• Assists with or establishes data collection systems and performs data collection according to the research protocol.
• Collects, processes, and provides for storage and/or delivery of biologic specimens.
• Carries out research and patient care procedures according to the research protocol and institutional policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assesses participant’s opioid withdrawal using COWs, SOWs, and pupillometry.
• Performs phlebotomy, initiation of intravenous infusions, monitoring of vital signs, administration of research and other medications, including chemotherapy, and other specialized procedures (i.e., biopsies) as required by the research protocol.
• Documents data collection and patient care according to established standards.
• Monitors and records patient response to treatment and communicates study data and results to investigators and other members of the research team; maintains source documentation.
• Performs inpatient care for GCRC research subjects as assigned on evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Helps to facilitate study progress, including assisting with or scheduling patients.
• Point of Care and Quality Control.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service
• Subsidized comprehensive health insurance
• Supplemental retirement options
• Professional learning and development programs
• Limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Flexible work schedules
• Teleworking options (if applicable per job)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed