LVN/LPN / Public Health / New York / Contract / Clinical Assistant - License Practicing Nurse (LPN)
Company: ICAP at Columbia University
Location: New York
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARYThe Bronx Prevention Center, part of ICAP at
Columbia University, is a Clinical Research Site (CRS) within the
NIH-funded AIDS Clinical Trials Unit at Columbia University.
Located in a clinical office on East 158th Street in the Bronx, the
site has over 18 years of experience conducting phase 1 and 2 and
observational HIV prevention clinical trials.The License Practicing
Nurse (LPN) will assist with grant-funded Covid prevention clinical
research studies other prevention studies for a three-month
period.Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Coordinator,
the LPN will conduct study visits in the field, on the van and on
site. The LPN will assist with the screening of prospective
participants for study eligibility and obtain informed consent;
assist with medical history interview and conducting physical
examinations of all screened and enrolled study participants;
complete follow up visits and administer study product as
needed.MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIESObtains patient vital signs, including
pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration, and provide
routine care for patients and administer study vaccination (intra
muscular). (15%)Perform all lab procedures per protocols including:
pregnancy tests; HIV rapid tests; and storage along with other
specimens as required by the study protocols. (15%)Assist with
patients study visits by performing HIV counseling and testing,
phlebotomy; assist with medical history interview and complete
study documentation. (15%)Use Laboratory Data Management Systems
(LDMS) to track specimens and assist with shipping specimens. Check
laboratory room and freezer temperature at least twice a day.
Maintain cleanliness of laboratory room. (15%)Maintain laboratory
research files and document results of test performed in accordance
with study protocols. (10%)Maintain and replenish laboratory
inventory; keep records of inventory usage and order new laboratory
supplies when needed. Set up medical examination rooms prior to
exams and maintain cleanliness of examination rooms. (5%)Maintain
confidentiality of study participants and adhere to principles of
Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Clinical Laboratory Practice
(GCLP) and International Air Transport Association (IATA)
certification. (5%)Contribute to and participate in the
Performance/Quality Improvement activities of the research site:
perform data collection and analysis; implement and ensure
compliance with risk management and claims activities; and support
and actively participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
(5%)Ensure site compliance with study protocols, all relevant
procedures, policies and regulations. Learn, understand and adhere
to existing and new study protocols, Standard Operating Procedures
and other appropriate regulations, procedures and policies. Assist
with other study procedures, Quality Control Quality Assurance
(QCQA) activities, and administrative tasks at the study site.
(5%)Establish and maintain positive relationships and interacts
professionally, courteously, and appropriately with participants
and visitors to the research site and other employees working at
the site. Behave in a manner consistent with maintaining and
furthering a positive public perception of the research site and
its employees. (5%)Perform other related tasks as assigned.(5%)
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