Licensed Practical Nurse II - School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases
About The Position
This position is located at the Ponce de Leon Center of Grady Hospital. The Licensed Practical Nurse II will be a bridge between investigators and study participants, focusing on the safe execution of trials. They ensure participant safety, perform clinical duties like performing in-depth patient assessments, monitoring participants for adverse events, taking, and recording vital signs, drawing blood (phlebotomy), and processing laboratory specimen and maintaining accurate. JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides nursing care by participating in the implementation of the patient care system. Assists physicians and registered nurses in the provision of patient care. Performs a variety of semi-skilled nursing responsibilities including phlebotomy. When in a research setting assists physician and other allied health professionals to facilitate clinical research trials. May administer medication for research studies if compliant with drug restriction guidelines established at Emory Healthcare. Performs related duties as required.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Georgia.
- Successful completion of an IV therapy training program or a minimum of two years recent clinical experience in IV therapy.
- Mandatory CPR training.
Nice To Haves
- Current phlebotomy certification.
- Extensive, recent hands-on experience performing venipuncture and capillary draws in a high-volume setting.
- Experience practicing phlebotomy on a routine basis (beyond initial certification training).
- Experience providing phlebotomy services to protected, vulnerable, or high-risk populations or other immunocompromised populations required.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and provide nonjudgmental, stigma-free care.
- Ability to maintain compliance with HIPAA and all applicable privacy regulations, demonstrate patience, cultural sensitivity, discretion, and adherence to privacy standards.
Responsibilities
- Performing in-depth patient assessments
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Drawing blood (phlebotomy)
- Administering investigational medications
- Processing laboratory specimens
- Reviewing and executing study protocols
- Maintaining accurate, detailed source documents and case report forms (CRFs) in Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems
- Monitoring patients for adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)
- Educating participants on the study process
- Obtaining informed consent
- Answering questions regarding the trial
- Assisting with study logs and site visits
- Ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
