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Licensed Practical Nurse

Baltimore, MD

(ID: 2024-7078)


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 Licensed Practical Nurse to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute on Aging (NIA) 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

Provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverable through performance of support services.


Deliverables:

  • Clean Equipment - Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to collecting and processing specimens; administer medications, perform venipuncture; obtain EKGs; perform IV insertion; check vital signs; conduct a variety of tests and procedures of a technical- Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to receiving Nursing report; medication administration, obtain data and document pertinent patient information; assist with activities of daily living; transport - Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to patients, specimens, equipment and supplies - Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents to communicating changes in patients' condition; report actual and potential problems; comply with quality assurance procedures and medical policies. - Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to following safety management PPs in the use of equipment and supplies; assist with new staff orientation. - Ad-Hoc


Work Details:

  • Assist patients and research participants with activities of daily living as needed. 1 

  • Clean and sanitize patient environments and prepare patients for testing and medical procedures. 2 

  • Assist research participants or other health care team members with prescribed interventions as directed by research or medical staff. 3 

  • Provide patients clear documentation and directions for continuity of self-managed portions of treatment and follow on activities or testing per the research protocol and medical procedures. 4 

  • Reinforce policies and procedures to research participants as directed by researchers or medical staff to ensure procedural effectiveness. 

  • Prepares and assists patients for examinations. 
  • Coordinate with researchers and staff to schedule specialized procedures and diagnostic exams. 
  • Assists researchers or medical staff perform testing and exams and records basic physiological data. 
  • Administer prescribed medications orally or intravenously to patients as directed by researcher or medical staff. Maintains safe, orderly and clean clinical or treatment facility environment. 
  • Assist researchers and medical staff test equipment to ensure proper working order and coordinate maintenance as necessary. 
  • Schedules and prepares patients for appointments. 
  • Participate in weekly conference sessions where participants' data are evaluated to determine participants' status. 
  • Participates in the development of diagnostic interviews with the principal investigator 
  • Administers diagnostic interviews and prepares summaries in support of research protocols 
  • Administers clinical interviews either in person or by telephone using clinician-developed research rating scales 
  • Prepares patients for examinations and assists staff with specialized procedures and diagnostic exams. 
  • Administers oral and intravenous medications and chart in the medical record. 
  • Work with researchers and medical staff on transport of patients, specimens, equipment and supplies, generating numeric tracking labels for samples prior to submission 
  • Perform basic procedures, such as collecting and processing specimens, performing venipuncture, obtaining EKGs, performing IV insertion and checking vital signs 
  • Observe and ensure the safety of human subjects while procedures are being performed and bring all patient concerns and issues to researchers or medical staff. 
  • Assist physicians during examinations and procedures and answer patient calls for help. 
  • Assists patients and reinforces instructions regarding self-management. 
  • Perform basic procedures; collect and process specimens; perform venipuncture; obtain EKGs; perform IV insertion; check vital signs.
  • Conduct a variety of tests and procedures of a technical nature, including, but not limited to, Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA), bone density scans, Holter Monitor, electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG). Anthropometric Measurements, Hearing, Visual Acuity and 24-hour urine Collections and Measurements. 
  • Receive Nursing report and give report to assigned RN upon end of shift and as needed throughout the day. 
  • Adheres to the rights of medication administration and guidelines. 
  • Obtain data and accurately document pertinent patient information.
  • Assist patients/participants with activities of daily living as needed. 
  • Work with staff on transport of patients, specimens, equipment and supplies. 
  • Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. 
  • Communicate changes in patients' condition to staff. 
  • Report actual and potential problems concerning patients, families and staff. 
  • Respond to questions from patients, families and significant others or refer to appropriate personnel. 


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



Minimum Education


Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses:

  • LPN Licensure 

 

Field of Study:

  • Nursing 

 

Software:

  • MS Office 

 

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


Salary Range

$50,000 - $56,000 USD

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