Registered Nurse

Axle•Baltimore, MD

16h•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Axle is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Aging (NIA) located in Baltimore, MD. Overall Position Summary and Objectives Provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services. The schedule for this position is Sunday-Thursday 2pm-10:30pm.

Requirements

Associate
Must be able to work the following schedule: Sunday-Thursday 2pm-10:30pm.
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Strong communications skills, both oral and written
Minimum of one (1) year of related experience

Responsibilities

Assess participant’s physiologic condition
Assist physicians during examinations and procedures
Provide cardiac monitoring
Administer and document medications per doctor’s orders
Assess, record and report patient reactions to drugs
Report study adverse reactions
Insert and maintaining peripheral access intravenous (IV) lines
Perform phlebotomy
Follow established policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines for proper disposal of biohazard and chemical wastes.
Implement Quality Control measures
Coordinate evacuations
Coordinate the security of the premises
Respond to security issues and breaches
Obtain informed consent
Inform staff regarding progress of protocols and functions of clinical unit
Provide daily report
Serve as receptor of new personnel
Enter data into medical report, case report forms and computer systems
Attend patient rounds and meetings
Provide participant education
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.
Insert and maintain peripheral access intravenous (IV) lines as needed.
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.
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.
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.