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This position is located at the Ponce de Leon Center of Grady Hospital. 

The Licensed Practical Nurse II will be a bridge between investigators and study participants, focusing on the safe execution of trials. They ensure participant safety, perform clinical duties like performing in-depth patient assessments, monitoring participants for adverse events, taking, and recording vital signs, drawing blood (phlebotomy), and processing laboratory specimen and maintaining accurate. 

Specific Job Details: 

• Clinical & Patient Care: Performing in-depth patient assessments, taking and recording vital signs, drawing blood (phlebotomy), administering investigational medications, and processing laboratory specimens.
• Protocol Adherence: Reviewing and executing study protocols to ensure all procedures are followed exactly.
• Documentation & Data Entry: Maintaining accurate, detailed source documents and case report forms (CRFs) in Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems.
• Safety Monitoring: Monitoring patients for adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs).
• Patient Advocacy: Educating participants on the study process, obtaining informed consent, and answering questions regarding the trial.
• Regulatory Support: Assisting with study logs, site visits, and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP).

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides nursing care by participating in the implementation of the patient care system.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses in the provision of patient care.
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled nursing responsibilities including phlebotomy.
• When in a research setting assists physician and other allied health professionals to facilitate clinical research trials.
• May administer medication for research studies if compliant with drug restriction guidelines established at Emory Healthcare.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of Georgia.
• Successful completion of an IV therapy training program or a minimum of two years recent clinical experience in IV therapy.
• Mandatory CPR training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Current phlebotomy certification.
• Extensive, recent hands-on experience performing venipuncture and capillary draws in a high-volume setting.
• Experience practicing phlebotomy on a routine basis (beyond initial certification training).
• Experience providing phlebotomy services to protected, vulnerable, or high-risk populations or other immunocompromised populations required.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and provide nonjudgmental, stigma-free care.
• Ability to maintain compliance with HIPAA and all applicable privacy regulations, demonstrate patience, cultural sensitivity, discretion, and adherence to privacy standards.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. 

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. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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