• Work products and documents related to assessing 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.- Ad-Hoc


• Work products and documents related to inserting and maintaining peripheral access intravenous (IV) lines; provide care of central venous access lines; perform phlebotomy; and follow established policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines for proper disposal of biohazard and chemical wastes.- Ad-Hoc


• Work products and documents related to implementing Quality Control measures; serve as FTC; manage evacuations; manage the security of the premises; and respond to security issues and breaches.- Ad-Hoc


• Work products and documents related to obtaining informed consent; inform staff regarding the progress of protocols and functions of the clinical unit; provide a daily shift report; and serve as receptors for new personnel. - Ad-Hoc


• Work on products and documents related to entering data into medical reports, case report forms, and computer systems; attend patient rounds and meetings; provide participant education; coordinate and troubleshoot participant transport issues; write SOPs. - Ad-Hoc

Work Details:

• Review patient and patient family feedback and provide summary reporting for further review. 1


• Reviews standard nursing procedures and documents areas in need of improvement. 2


• Incorporate research protocol requirements into the delivery of care for participants in support of the research efforts. 3


• Plan, implement, evaluate, and document the care provided per protocol requirements and good clinical practice standards. 4


• Coordinate the collection and analysis of research data; ensure that all records are complete. 5


• Performs assessments and collects medical histories and physicals.


• Perform the collection, maintenance, and analysis of data, entering and tracking patient data.


• Assess the participant's physiologic condition upon admission and monitor it throughout the visit and upon discharge.


• Assess, record, and report patient reactions to drugs; report study drug adverse reactions to staff.


• Performs procedures like IV placement, phlebotomy, and administering medications, and monitors patient progress.


• Insert and maintain peripheral access intravenous (IV) lines and provide care of central venous access lines.


• Perform phlebotomy to collect clinical and research blood samples per doctor's orders and protocol requirements.


• Perform appropriate action plans in response to emergency situations and illnesses of participants, including direct admissions for participants.


• Teach patients and families about conditions, treatments, and medications.


• Communicate abnormal results, problems, and concerns to the research staff and inform patients of processes and activities for review and follow-up.


• Schedule patients and return patient's and/or patient families' phone calls.


• Provide participant education regarding the research program or testing procedure and instruct participants on computerized testing.


• Collaborates with physicians to plan, evaluate, coordinate, and revise programs to deliver the most efficient health care service.


• Attend patient rounds and protocol information meetings, participate in patient care conferences, and write and maintain research protocols.


• Manage testing to ensure that projects and protocol responsibilities are completed within timelines, given the availability and allocation of resources related to clinical trials.


• Assist Nurse Practitioners in evaluating and making recommendations to improve patient care and adhere to good clinical practices.


• Assess the participant's physiologic condition upon admission, throughout the visit, and upon discharge.


• Plan, implement, evaluate, and document the care provided per protocol requirements and good clinical practice standards.


• Assess the patient for follow-up information by phone, written correspondence, or email.


• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.


• Provide cardiac monitoring if indicated.


• Assess, record, and report patient reactions to drugs; report study drug adverse reactions to staff.


• Insert and maintain peripheral access to intravenous (IV) lines.


• Access and provide care of central venous access lines.


• Perform phlebotomy to collect clinical and research blood samples per doctor's orders and protocol requirements.


• Follow established policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines for the proper disposal of biohazard and chemical wastes.


• Implement Quality Control measures.


• For evening and night shift positions, serve as Floor Team Coordinator (FTC) in the event of a fire and coordinate evacuations to ensure the safety of participants, visitors, and associates.


• Ensure the security of the premises and respond to security issues and breaches.


• Incorporate research protocol requirements into the delivery of care for participants in support of the NIA research efforts, in accordance with the standards of NIA Protocol Office and IRB.


• After documented training, perform specialized testing per protocol.


• After documented training in the protection of human subject's research issues and the approval of the Principal Investigator (PI), obtain informed consent.


• 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; provide daily shift reports.


• Upon completion of orientation and satisfactory employment, serve as a preceptor for new personnel.


• Enter clinical and research data into medical records, case report forms, and/or computer systems.


• Attend patient rounds, Protocol Initiation Meetings (PIMs), staff meetings, and other appropriate clinical meetings.


• Participate in development and training programs, both internally and externally.


• Provide participant education; instruct participants on computerized testing.


• Coordinate and troubleshoot participant transport issues; communicate concerns to staff.


• Perform appropriate action plans in response to emergency situations and/or illnesses of participants, including direct admissions for participants.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked



Minimum Education

• Associate

Certifications & Licenses:

• Bachelors' Degree in Nursing with a valid license in the State of Maryland

• Nursing

• MS Office Suite

• Strong Communication Skills, (Oral & Written)