Job Location: Baltimore, MD

Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the clinical and research objectives of the CPN Lab. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of clinical support to research participants and research data collection.

• Meet with lab members to present updates – Daily Work products and documents related to assessing, planning, performing and evaluating patient care for a full assignment of patients with various care needs – Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to the assessment and evaluation of health education needs in individual patient populations. – Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to implementing nursing tasks as indicated by research protocols. – Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to acting as a nursing resource in providing continuous support for research team members. – Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to acting as an advocate for research participants, including troubleshooting and communication for any problems that arise during studies. – Ad-Hoc

• Study drug administration. 1
• Recruit and follow up with patients for clinical and basic research studies and protocols and provide clinical support to patients participating in protocol. 2
• Assist research and medical staff interview, screen and evaluate the appropriateness of eligible subjects for participation in the research protocol. 3
• Manage clinical and research support activities to ensure patient safety and address the clinical needs of the patients. 4
• Ensure informed consent process and human subjects protection in clinical research and counsel patients regarding the potential risks. 5

• Recruits and screens patients for inclusion in protocols and clinical trials.

• Provide instruction to potential clinical study subjects and those involved in care of subjects on aspects of subject’s care, treatments, and side-effects.

• Performs assessments and physicals, and collects medical histories.

• Review findings from assessments and other sources in clinical rounds

• Review charts to collect relevant clinical data such as laboratory test results and social background.

• Continually assess ongoing understanding of the research process for patients and families and provide teaching and support as indicated.

• Participate in direct patient care, in coordination with interdisciplinary team and specific team members to create and communicate a plan of care that balances clinical care needs with research.

• Administers protocol consents and documentation and monitors compliance.

• Collaborate with researchers and medical staff to obtain and maintain informed consent and assent and address ethical and legal implication of the research protocol.

• Contribute to all study related IRB and regulatory matters, including all reporting requirements (including deviations, unanticipated problems, adverse events) and report issues and variance promptly to the research team.

• Coordinate various activities to ensure proper and filing of serious adverse events, amendments, annual reports, and other regulatory documents.

• Performs data input and management.

• Perform accurate data entry into research database, including the use of standardized scales and assessments

• Support the general implementation, tracking, data acquisition, collection and reporting of all elements of the protocols.

• Manage data through research databases to ensure accurate and reliable data entry.

• Examine and monitor patients during protocol studies; ensure the collection of a complete clinical database on each patient.

• Provide expertise in clinical trial coordination and management of data acquisition.

• Performs clinical data interpretation and evaluates and interprets protocol and clinical trial findings.

• Present clinical data in terms which may be understood by the patient, as well as, interpretation at a level which is conversant with other health professional including physicians.

• Collaborate with staff to analyze and evaluate current systems of health care delivery and to identify and implement new practice patterns.

• Participate in clinical practice and research support meetings and develop multidisciplinary performance improvement programs and projects to improve operating procedures, patient care and decrease costs.

• Problem-solve complex or unpredictable situations and improve processes and services to patients and colleagues.

Certifications & Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with active Maryland State Nursing License.
• Minimum of four (4) years nursing experience with CPR certification
• Basic Life Support training.

Field of Study

• Nursing

Software

• Microsoft Office

Skills

• Phlebotomy skills
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.

• Work products and documents related to the assessment and evaluation of health- Ad-Hoc 
• Work products and documents related to implementing nursing tasks as indicated by research protocols. – Ad-Hoc 
• Work products and documents related to acting as a nursing resource in providing continuous support for research team members. 
• Work products and documents related to acting as an advocate for research participants, including troubleshooting and communication for any problems that arise during studies. – Ad-Hoc

• Recruits and screens patients for inclusion in protocols and clinical trials. 
• Provide information about the study to referring physicians, advocacy groups, NIH offices, and in response to inquiries from potential study participants. 
• Act as an advocate for research patients.
• Performs assessments and physicals and collects medical histories. 
• Administers protocol consents and documentation and monitors compliance. 
• Document and file adverse event reports; perform follow-ups accordingly.
• Act as an advocate for research patients 
• Troubleshoot and communicate for any problems that arise during studies.
• Performs data input and management. 
• Support the general implementation, tracking, data acquisition, collection and reporting of all elements of the protocols. 
• Manage data through research databases to ensure accurate and reliable data entry. 
• Document and file adverse event reports; perform follow-ups accordingly.
• Performs clinical data interpretation and evaluates and interprets protocol and clinical trial findings. 
• Monitor activities pertaining to clinical protocols such as monitoring patient recruitment and retention, trial progress, and the need for extension or renewal of ongoing trials. 
• Act as a nursing resource in providing continuous support for research team member.
• Participates in training and mentoring new staff. 
• Act as a nursing resource in providing continuous support for research team member.
• Develops new research protocols. 
• Design, implement and evaluate complex protocols and manage challenging patient populations and assist with document preparations and processes. 
• Assess complex and sensitive health education needs in individual patient populations.
• Utilize nursing process to assess, plan, perform and evaluate patient care for a full assignment of patients with various care needs 
• Assess complex and sensitive health education needs in individual patient populations.
• Provide nursing care based on protocol requirements to varying patient populations including blood draws, EKG, point of care testing, medication administration and other nursing tasks.
• Act as a nursing resource in providing continuous support for research team members.
• Act as an advocate for research patients.
• Troubleshoot and communicate for any problems that arise during studies.
• Document and file adverse event reports; perform follow-ups accordingly.

Certifications & Licenses:

• CPR Certification 

• Active Maryland State Nursing License 

   

Field of Study:

• Nursing 

Software:

• MS Office Suite 
• Neurology, Psychiatry, Addiction, Research, Clinical Research setting with treatment experience.
• Phlebotomy 

Skills:

• Strong Communication Skills, both Oral and Written.

Provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverable through performance of support services.

• Clean Equipment – Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to collecting and processing specimens; administer medications, perform venipuncture; obtain EKGs; perform IV insertion; check vital signs; conduct a variety of tests and procedures of a technical- Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to receiving Nursing report; medication administration, obtain data and document pertinent patient information; assist with activities of daily living; transport – Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to patients, specimens, equipment and supplies – Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents to communicating changes in patients’ condition; report actual and potential problems; comply with quality assurance procedures and medical policies. – Ad-Hoc
• Work products and documents related to following safety management PPs in the use of equipment and supplies; assist with new staff orientation. – Ad-Hoc

• Prepares and assists patients for examinations. 
• Coordinate with researchers and staff to schedule specialized procedures and diagnostic exams. 
• Assists researchers or medical staff perform testing and exams and records basic physiological data. 
• Administer prescribed medications orally or intravenously to patients as directed by researcher or medical staff. Maintains safe, orderly and clean clinical or treatment facility environment. 
• Assist researchers and medical staff test equipment to ensure proper working order and coordinate maintenance as necessary. 
• Schedules and prepares patients for appointments. 
• Participate in weekly conference sessions where participants’ data are evaluated to determine participants’ status. 
• Participates in the development of diagnostic interviews with the principal investigator 
• Administers diagnostic interviews and prepares summaries in support of research protocols 
• Administers clinical interviews either in person or by telephone using clinician-developed research rating scales 
• Prepares patients for examinations and assists staff with specialized procedures and diagnostic exams. 
• Administers oral and intravenous medications and chart in the medical record. 
• Work with researchers and medical staff on transport of patients, specimens, equipment and supplies, generating numeric tracking labels for samples prior to submission 
• Perform basic procedures, such as collecting and processing specimens, performing venipuncture, obtaining EKGs, performing IV insertion and checking vital signs 
• Observe and ensure the safety of human subjects while procedures are being performed and bring all patient concerns and issues to researchers or medical staff. 
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures and answer patient calls for help. 
• Assists patients and reinforces instructions regarding self-management. 
• Perform basic procedures; collect and process specimens; perform venipuncture; obtain EKGs; perform IV insertion; check vital signs.
• Conduct a variety of tests and procedures of a technical nature, including, but not limited to, Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA), bone density scans, Holter Monitor, electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG). Anthropometric Measurements, Hearing, Visual Acuity and 24-hour urine Collections and Measurements. 
• Receive Nursing report and give report to assigned RN upon end of shift and as needed throughout the day. 
• Adheres to the rights of medication administration and guidelines. 
• Obtain data and accurately document pertinent patient information.
• Assist patients/participants with activities of daily living as needed. 
• Work with staff on transport of patients, specimens, equipment and supplies. 
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. 
• Communicate changes in patients’ condition to staff. 
• Report actual and potential problems concerning patients, families and staff. 
• Respond to questions from patients, families and significant others or refer to appropriate personnel. 

Certifications & Licenses:

• LPN Licensure 

Field of Study:

• Nursing 

Software:

• MS Office 

Skills: 

• Strong Communication Skills, both Oral and Written