CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE-PRN

About Whitman-Walker Health

At Whitman-Walker, our commitment to “Community, Caring and Quality” really shines through!

Our mission is to be the highest quality, culturally competent community health center serving greater Washington’s diverse urban community, including individuals who face barriers to accessing care, and with a special expertise in LGBT and HIV care.

We offer a full line of healthcare services including: (1) comprehensive outpatient offerings for medical and dental healthcare; (2) an on-site Pharmacy; (3) legal support in the areas of access to health care, public benefits and private insurance, discrimination and workplace rights, immigration, transgender rights and others; (4) behavioral healthcare provided through individual and group therapy; and (5) confidential and anonymous HIV testing and counseling services.

Job Summary

Whitman-Walker Institute is seeking a Research Nurse-PRN to support full-time research staff. Position requires performing blood draws (from indwelling catheter and peripheral), administration of IV medications on study participants, and knowledge and ability to follow study research procedures and protocols in the outpatient setting.

Primary Essential Duties

• Administer informed consent to volunteers, obtaining volunteer history, reviewing volunteer medical records, and administering medication ordered by an advanced practice practitioner or physician
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, urinalysis, blood/plasma processing and shipping
• Perform hep-lock placement, IV access and infusion, injection administration per study protocol
• Obtain and maintain CITI training and any other training required for human subjects research and study specific research protocols
• Accurately complete source documents and performs data entry and reviews all quality control and quality assurance processes as needed per protocol
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of written standard operating procedures (SOPs) for processes followed by Whitman-Walker Institute research staff to ensure compliance with all federal/state/sponsor regulations and guidelines
• Support study-related regulatory responsibilities in coordination with research staff
• Coordinate and train new project staff on clinical study and department SOPs, processes, and protocols as needed
• Conducts study participant recruitment and retention activities, including prescreening potential volunteers, outreach and community engagement, scheduling study visits, maintaining recruitment records, and supporting enrollment goals in accordance with IRB requirements, study protocols, and regulatory guidelines

Budget Responsibilities

No direct budget responsibilities.

Management Responsibilities

No personnel management responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Talents Required

• Prior Medication Infusion and IV placement experience
• Self-motivation, flexibility and the ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced clinic environment
• Ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner with patients and staff members
• Excellent face to face interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively educate, treat and counsel clients from diverse educational, social and economic backgrounds
• Sensitivity to all areas of diversity, including HIV status, race, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation and gender identity
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Knowledge of general protocols for clinical trials and related programs, specifically as relates to the duties of the medical provider and ethical standards in communicating with patients strongly preferred
• Ability to maintain client records and information in an accurate, timely and confidential manner.
• Flexible Availability: PRN hours, no more that 9.99 hours per week on average

Education and Experience Required

• Licensure Registered Nurse (BSN preferred) in the District of Columbia required.
• Two-year clinical experience post RN licensure required; One-year Clinical trial experience preferred
• Minimum of one year experience with medication infusion and IV placement with in the last 3 years
• Two years of experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS or issues related to HIV disease and treatment preferred

Working Conditions

Working conditions for this position are normal for an office environment. Individual may be required to work evenings and / or weekends and organization events.

Physical Demands

• Lifting: No more than 20 lbs. and infrequently.
• Movement: Standing and sitting for long periods.
• Visual: Long periods on computer.
• Concentration: Extended periods of engagement with computer systems where concentration is key to accuracy in data entry. Intermittent periods of engagement with a telephone system to respond to inquiries where concentration is key to task performance.
• Communication: Direct and indirect communication. Written and verbal competency.

The above job description is designed to indicate a general sense of the duties and expectations of this position. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required. As the nature of our business demands change, so too, may the duties and responsibilities of this position. You may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.