- Conducts patient health assessments and medication administration
- Obtain IV access through peripheral IV initiation
- Prepares and administers a variety of specialized intravenous or injectable pharmacological treatments.
- Provide study participant care by utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, health teaching, and reporting any adverse events to immediate supervisor or required stakeholders.
- Perform routine nursing duties in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Perform specialized nursing procedures for which recognized training and current competency have been demonstrated and completed.
- Observe and document study participant conditions.
- Acts as a resource to other Infusion Nurses by providing support and direction as needed.
- Understands and implements infection prevention practices.
- Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities.
- Adheres to Headlands EMA policies and procedures.
- Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives
- Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
- Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information.
- Completes other tasks as requested.
- Knowledge of study protocols
- Expert knowledge of inclusion/exclusion criteria for each study protocol in order to assist with screening potential study participants for participation as part of our recruitment process
- Contact potential study participants who have requested information on our enrolling studies
- Graduated from an accredited nursing education program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or equivalent
- Current registration and in good standing with provincial nursing regulatory body
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is an asset
- Experience in acute care and/or with transfusions
- Critical care (e.g., ER or ICU), infusion clinic is preferred
- Exceptional peripheral IV initiation skills
- Exceptional clinical assessment skills
- Strong communication skills
- Able to manage relationships with exceptional customer service
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations
- Able to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions and tasks
- Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to clinical care
PRN Infusion Nurse - Plymouth, United States - Headlands Research
Description
Overview:
At Headlands Research, we are building a best in class clinical trial company. Were an exceptional family of next-generation clinical trial sites, integrating cutting edge technology and high-quality support services, and significantly expanding participant outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our company is in high growth mode; we operate 18 clinical trial sites in the US and Canada and have rapid expansion plans.
The Role
The PRN Research Infusion Nurse will deliver, and monitors investigational infusion pharmacological treatments in the clinic setting. The infusion nurse is responsible to monitor the study participant for infusion related reactions, intervene as required, accurately document the transfusion, and submit transfusion report in a timely manner. The infusion nurse is expected to maintain effective communication with the Clinical Trial staff to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.
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