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Nextonic Solutions LLC

Registered Nurse

Nextonic Solutions LLC, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276

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Nextonic Solutions

Nextonic Solutions 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. Position Summary

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. Deliverables

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 Clean equipment Work products and documents related to inserting and maintaining peripheral access intravenous (IV) lines; perform phlebotomy; follow established policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines for proper disposal of biohazard and chemical wastes Work products and documents related to implementing quality control measures; coordinate evacuations; coordinate the security of the premises; respond to security issues and breaches Work products and documents related to obtaining informed consent; inform staff regarding progress of protocols and functions of the clinical unit; provide daily report; serve as receptor of new personnel Work products and documents related to entering data into medical report, case report forms and computer systems; attend patient rounds and meetings; provide participant education Work Details

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 Perform assessments and collect 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 Perform procedures such as IV placement, phlebotomy and administering medications, and monitor 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 Teach 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 Collaborate with physician to plan, evaluate, coordinate and revise program to deliver efficient health care service Incorporate research protocol requirements into the delivery of care for participants in support of NIA research efforts Follow established policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines for proper disposal of biohazard and chemical wastes Implement quality control measures 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, perform specialized testing as per protocol Participate in development and training programs, internally and externally Assist Nurse Practitioners evaluate and make recommendations to improve patient care and adhere to good clinical practices Serve as Floor Team Coordinator (FTC) in event of fire and manage evacuations to ensure safety of participants, visitors and staff Ensure security of premises and respond to security issues and breaches Serve as preceptor for new personnel Provide participant education Inform Clinical Nurse Manager and staff of progress of protocols and functions of clinical unit; provide relevant input on nursing implications for NIA Research Unit Qualifications

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

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