OB/GYN Clinical Research RN

Cape Fox subsidiary Eagle Health is accepting resume for an OB/GYN Registered Nurse to provide services at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Bethesda, Maryland. RN should also have experience or a strong interest in Clinical Research.

NICHD's mission is to lead research and training to understand human development, improve reproductive health, enhance the lives of children and adolescents, and optimize abilities for all.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Gynecological knowledge and skills including gyn anatomy and physiology.
• Assisting physicians with gynecology procedures such as Pap
• smears, pelvic exams, biopsies (vulvar, vaginal, cervical, & endometrial), and pelvic ultrasounds.
• Understanding the management of common gynecologic conditions.
• Patient care, communication, and patient education for common gynecologic
• conditions and reproductive health services.

Duties:

• Perform assessments and collects medical histories and physicals.
• Perform collection, maintenance and analysis of data, entering and tracking patient data.
• Schedule testing and clinic appointments; initiate medical records; make admission room reservations.
• Perform and assist physicians performing basic physical examination (i.e., measurement of vitals), performance battery of physical function, neuropsychological testing and a standardized interview.
• Teaches patients and families about conditions, treatments and medications. Communicate abnormal results and problems and concerns to the research staff and informs patient of processes and activities for review and follow up.
• Prepare patients for surgical and/or diagnostic procedures, thoroughly explaining the activities and steps of the procedure and anticipated outcomes.
• Provide participant education regarding the research program or testing procedure and instruct participants on computerized testing.
• Prepare medication instructions and detail steps necessary to properly self-administer, monitor, and report results in the case of adverse reactions.
• Assess patient through follow-up by phone, written correspondence or email.
• Attend and participate in patient care conferences.