Licensed Practical Nurse II School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Share
Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Discover Your Career at Emory University
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
Description
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.
Specific Job Details:
- Clinical & Patient Care: Performing in-depth patient assessments taking and recording vital signs drawing blood (phlebotomy) administering investigational medications and processing laboratory specimens.
- Protocol Adherence: Reviewing and executing study protocols to ensure all procedures are followed exactly.
- Documentation & Data Entry: Maintaining accurate detailed source documents and case report forms (CRFs) in Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems.
- Safety Monitoring: Monitoring patients for adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs).
- Patient Advocacy: Educating participants on the study process obtaining informed consent and answering questions regarding the trial.
- Regulatory Support: Assisting with study logs site visits and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.
NOTE:Positiontasksarerequired tobeperformed in-personat anEmoryUniversitylocation; workingremoteis not an reserves the right to change this status with notice toemployee.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone: (V) (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at or call (Voice) (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Public Health
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Algebra
- Special Education
- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Teaching
- Catheterization
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
"Have a Coke and a smile" means more to Emory University than it does to the rest of the world. The school, which has some 13,300 students and about 12,500 staff and faculty members, has a very low student-teacher ratio of about 7:1. It changed from Emory College to Emory University i ... View more
