Research Nurse
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 11, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Nursing, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Center has a mission to work in partnership with American Indian tribes to raise the health status and self-sufficiency of American Indian people to the highest possible level. This mission is accomplished through three core activities: 1) research, 2) service, and 3) training.
The goals of the infectious disease prevention projects are to evaluate the impact and efficacy of research projects aimed at improving health outcomes for Native American families and communities. Study data results will focus on public health outcomes specific to the approved protocols at the worksite. Project activities include significant field-based travel by car and extensive study documentation completion. Attention to detail is required.
We are seeking a Research Nurse who works for the Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health (Center) as part of its infectious disease prevention team. This is a full-time position. This position works together with the Center’s field and Baltimore-based research team to assist in the development, coordination and delivery of field-based public health services. This position is based in one or more of the Arizona and New Mexico field sites and is supervised by the Field Director.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Serve as a Research Nurse for the Center’s field-based infectious disease prevention projects. Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
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Comply with University and Center daily work policies
and procedures.
Assure efficient, complete and accurate
implementation of all aspects of multiple study
protocols.
Interact on a regular basis with Johns Hopkins
faculty and staff members to administer the clinical components of
research programs.
Work daily in a team setting with physicians,
pharmacists and nurses within the Indian Health Service facilities
and collaborating hospitals and clinics where our programs are
located.
Daily decision-making regarding organizational
aspects and logistics of study protocols.
External contact with members of the research study
sponsoring agency, independent research monitors and ancillary
Center staff.
Screening of eligible participants for participation
in research and service projects.
Administering informed
consent.
Completion of computer data entry, compilation and
timely submission of summary reports as assigned, accurate
record-keeping of all study participant data, enrollment of study
participants; appointments of study participants, monitoring of
clinic visits and hospitalizations of study participants, chart
reviews, home visits, specimen collection and processing,
interviews and study subject follow-up.
Administering of immunizations and study
product.
Adherence to administrative guidelines for vehicles,
supplies and other project property.
Travel to and perform home and hospital-based visits
as required by the study protocols.
Collection and processing of specimens per study
protocol and site policies.
Data collection, chart reviews for document accuracy
and processing as needed.
Transportation of and delivery of services to
enrolled study participants as directed by field-based
Investigators, Supervisors and
Coordinators.
Provide follow-up services to individuals as outlined
in the study protocol.
Facilitation of community-based meetings and events
as assigned including the presentation of study approval requests,
project progress and goals achieved.
Work with the rest of the study team on duties
related to the general conduct of the study and participate in
staff meetings to review project goals and
protocols.
Travel to field-based training meetings on a regular
basis with overnight travel as needed.
Travel to other field sites for intermittent or
long-term duties as site needs dictate.
Assist with the other Center-wide programmatic duties
as needed.
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Must be a registered nurse, licensed in the state
where practicing, be part of the Nursing Compact, or have a 90 day
temporary license issued by the state where they will be working
prior to their start of employment .
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
- One year of nursing experience
- Dine Bizaad speaker
- Some relevant experience or interest related to current research projects: participant-reported measures; and improved health outcomes for study participants.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of community geography, culture and traditions.
- Must be comfortable completing invasive procedures including specimen collection (nasal, saliva, urine, blood) and other samples from participants.
- Proficiency in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Independent and self-motivated.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures
Other Requirements:
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Current driver’s license issued by the state of
residence and good driving record required (if applicant has
another state-issued driver’s license they will be required to
obtain a valid driver’s license in the state in which they reside
within the guidelines provided by that state’s motor vehicle
division).
Ability to travel with overnight stays required as
needed.
Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be
required.
May be required to float to other
sites.
Guidelines regarding travel time and project vehicle
use will be clarified based on specific site
needs.
This position will maintain current Nurse
licensure.
This position will maintain background clearance as
required by the employer and any collaborating
agencies.
Classified Title: Research
Nurse
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME
Starting Salary Range: $61,550 - $84,700 annually (commensurate
with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday- Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: JHU - Arizona
Department name:
Ctr for Amer IndnAlskn Nat Hlth CAIANH
Personnel area: School of
Public Health
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
EEO is the Law
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