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Research Nurse

Baltimore, MD

(ID: 2024-6239)


Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).


Axle is seeking a Research Nurse to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) located in Baltimore, MD.


Benefits We Offer:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401K match up to 5%
  • Educational Benefits for Career Growth
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Overall Position Summary and Objectives

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.

 


Deliverables:

 

  • 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

 

Work Details:

 

  • 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. 1

  • Utilize nursing process to assess, plan, perform and evaluate patient care for a full assignment of patients with various care needs. 2 

  • 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. 3

  • Assess complex and sensitive health education needs in individual patient populations. 4

  • 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. 5 

  • 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.

 


1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked



Minimum Education

Associate


Additional Qualifications:

 

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.

 


Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.


The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.


Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com


This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

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Salary Range

$86,000 - $102,000 USD

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