Research Nurse - Relocation Offered! - MedStar Health - Hyattsville, MD
General Summary of PositionConducts Strong Heart research on cardiovascular disease in American Indians. Responsible and accountable for patient safety, examination and education, data management, protocol compliance, and knowledge of regulatory affairs.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Consistently demonstrates support for compliance in the performance of job duties and responsibilities by a) developing and maintaining knowledge of, and performing job functions in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and statutes that affect his/her job; b) maintaining knowledge of and performing job functions in compliance with MedStar Health and MedStar Health Research Institute policies and procedures; and c) reporting compliance concerns in an appropriate and timely manner.
Checks previous phase exam results and participant history, and prepares individual feedback folder of each participant scheduled for clinic and provides individualized health education to each participant on completion of exam.
Conducts field study research activities in accordance with standards of good field practice, SHS protocols and MHRI policies and procedures.
Contacts physicians or participants when indicated for telephonic reports or consultation.
Maintains equipment and supplies for exams and maintains daily equipment QC log.
Maintains participant payment check and incentive logs. Maintains month end exam/results database and provides information for Coordinators conference calls.
Maintains staff QC log and schedules QC evaluations. Maintains weekly clinic schedule office and clinic staff.
Conducts SHS clinical examinations and performs tests and procedures according to study protocols. Assists in maintaining referral database.
Screens and edits participant results. Makes referrals according to study protocols or when indicated.
Supervises clinic flow and coordinates field staff when they are in clinic. Drives RV mobile exam unit to clinic sites, schedules maintenance service for RV components, stocks RV with needed medical supplies, participant snacks/handouts and performs routine cleaning of RV. Refills water tank and takes RV to dump station as indicated.
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. required or
- BSN preferred
Experience
- Research experience preferred
- 3-4 years Registered nurse required and
Licenses and Certifications
- RN license in the state of Arizona. required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Computer knowledge and good organizational skills are essential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Why MedStar Health? At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
