Careers
PRN Nurses Needed (LPN/RN)
Scope
Responsible for 24 hour medical monitoring and supervision of study participants in inpatient and outpatient clinical trials under the supervision of the Nurse Manager.
Duties
DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Medication administration per protocol, under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or RN on duty;
- Providing general nursing care to study participants as necessary;
- Observation and monitoring of physical and mental status of study participants every shift;
- Communicate in a timely manner to the study staff all notable participant issues;
- Make a verbal shift report to assigned study personnel at the end of every shift;
- In the absence of the expressive therapist, assure that study participants have planned activities and are allowed supervised access to the expressive therapy room;
- Assure proper documentation is in each study participant’s record;
- Chart in BIRP format each shift on all inpatient study participant and outpatient records as needed;
- Complete all required forms for admissions and discharges;
- Perform Q12 hour physician order checks to assure timely and accurate transcription of orders onto Medical Administration Records;
- Perform daily QA chart audits to assure that all required forms are complete and present in each inpatient chart;
- Assure that all forms are properly filed in each inpatient study participant’s chart;
- Vital signs, obtain lab specimens (blood and urine), and EKG’s when necessary;
- Call in prescription orders and refills to pharmacies per physician orders;
- Handle telephone inquires in a professional and courteous manner.
- Answer incoming calls when required. Take complete messages and notify appropriate personnel;
- Checking rooms daily for necessary supplies;
- Maintaining study participant confidentiality;
- Maintaining current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrating practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and infection control;
- Utilizing universal precautions in any potential contact with study participant body fluids or used participant supplies that may be contaminated with participant body fluids;
- Projecting a positive image of the facility in all interactions and supporting effective team functioning;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES – This position requires the following minimal requirements:
- Knowledge of accepted nursing standards and practices;
- Knowledge of basic pharmacology;
- Knowledge of basic computer skills;
- Skill in providing study participant care in accordance with the facility’s applicable standards, policies, and procedures;
- Ability to present a positive image of the facility;
- Ability to maintain study participant confidentiality;
- Ability to work as a team member;
- Ability to maintain quality control standards;
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations;
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures;
- Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and written;
- Attention to detail.
EDUCATION – Graduation from an approved school of nursing is required.
EXPERIENCE – One to three years experience as an LPN or RN is required.
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE – Current LPN or RN License
