Acute Care Research Nurse II - Surgery

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Job Description

Provides specialized research support for assigned patient populations in accordance with established research protocols. Performs patient evaluations, administers medications and research instruments and provides nursing support to perform specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures. May provide direction in the development of appropriate research protocols. Will work as part of a team to provide continuous programmatic coverage to screen, recruit and enroll patients in acute care related research protocols, many of which will evolve in an urgent/emergent manner. Makes referrals to in-house or community professionals and serves as clinical resource and develops and conducts patient and family education, as needed. Collects data, assists in developing data collection systems and compiles reports. The patient population will largely consist of patients in acute care settings to include surgical ICUs and Emergency Rooms, and patients involved in complex, time sensitive surgical procedures such as organ transplants. Work schedule may require call including weekend and night rotations. Additional duties will include facilitating protocol adherence, sample/data acquisition and investigational drug administration. May assist in writing research grants, publications in medical and nursing literature, study materials, brochures and correspondence The work environment will include operating rooms, emergency rooms, intensive care units and other challenging environments, under potentially critical/traumatic situations. Able to function independently and maintain composure under stressful situations. Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia and three years of related nursing experience, preferably in acute care, surgery, transplant or related acute care specialty. Must be credentialed through Emory Healthcare under the category of RN II. NOTE: Employee must participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation with other team members to enroll eligible transplant recipients. Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.