(ID: 2024-7004)
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
Research Nurse to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Cancer Institute (NCI) located in Rockville, MD.
Benefits We Offer:
- 100%
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees - Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K match up to 5%
- Educational
Benefits for Career Growth - Employee Referral Bonus
- Flexible
Spending Accounts:- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking
Reimbursement Account (PRK) - Dependent
Care Assistant Program (DCAP) - Transportation
Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
Under this task order the contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.
Deliverables:
- Upon request, the contractor shall provide documentation evidence of any and/or all work product, including, but not limited to, the following tasks:
- Work products and documents related to collecting epidemiologic, genetic, and clinical data according to protocol specifications
- Work products and documents related to documenting observations, identifying trends and important findings, and effectively communicating this information to the interprofessional research team
- Work products and documents related to the management of study participant files, collating, and organizing research data and performing basic analysis of trends – Ad-Hoc
Work Details:
- Independently provides patient-focused nursing care within the interprofessional team and collaborates with team members to create and communicate a plan of care that balances clinical care needs with research needs and allows for safe and effective collection of clinical research data 1
- Coordinates patient schedules for visits to the NIH Clinical Center and provides information for a successful visit to meet the required protocol procedures, data collection time points and nursing care 2
- Accurately documents observations, identifies trends and important findings, and effectively communicates this information to the interprofessional research team 3
- Collects epidemiologic, genetic, and clinical data according to protocol specifications 4
- Participates in an interprofessional team environment supporting clinical evaluation and follow up of study participants 5
- Recruits and screens patients for inclusion in protocols and clinical trials.
- Performs assessments and physicals, and collects medical histories.
- Develops patient rapport and assists in explaining the protocol and tests/procedures to the patients
- Distributes test kits, coordinates outside specimens for testing and diagnostic purposes (including referring MDs, NIH labs and repositories) and log received samples in appropriate database
- Administers protocol consents and documentation and monitors compliance.
- Performs data input and management.
- Assists in the management of study participant files, collating, and organizing research data and performing basic analysis of trends
- Uses established resources and tools to track and perform study activities
- Performs clinical data interpretation and evaluates and interprets protocol and clinical trial findings.
- New skills and knowledge are acquired based on self-assessment, feedback from peers and supervisors, and changing clinical practice requirements or new protocols
- Identifies and communicates the impact of the research process on patient care
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents
priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is
lowest priority of those ranked
Minimum Education
Associate
Additional Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
- Current RN licensure is required.
- Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions
- MS Office
- At least 2-4 years of nursing experience, preferably in oncology.
- Experience in research, oncology and/or genetics is desirable
- Knowledge of clinical research data collection and clinical data report preparation
- Able to collaborate effectively with teams, managers and/or clients.
- Demonstrated communication skills and organizational skills, must be detail oriented and able to work in a team environment
Disclaimer:The
above description is meant to illustrate the general
nature of work and level of effort being performed
by individuals assigned to this position or job
description. This is not restricted as a complete
list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or
assignments required. Individuals may be required to
perform duties outside of their position, job
description or responsibilities as needed.
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Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly
committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of
employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination
or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national
origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status,
sexual orientation, status with respect to public
assistance, and other characteristics protected under state,
federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or
induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.
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