Infusion Nurse

At K2 Medical Research, a privately-owned clinical research facility in the greater Orlando and Central Florida area, we specialize in conducting multiphasic clinical trials that promote the development of innovative and effective medical treatments while maintaining the safety and privacy of our participants. We are committed to fighting the diseases that plague our loved ones and ourselves. By harnessing the power of advanced clinical research and connecting our patients with the treatments of tomorrow, we can improve the health of our local communities, and by extent, the population of our world. We are currently seeking a bilingual (Spanish speaking) RN/Infusion Nurse and prescreener.

Description

The RN/Infusion Nurse manages study patients in an outpatient-based infusion suite. They provide nursing care for patients receiving investigational therapies delivered through intravenous therapy. The Infusion Nurse follows study specific protocol guidelines and communicates and interacts with investigators, clinic staff, sponsoring agencies, and others to effectively perform required infusions and related research procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for the insertion and maintenance of the IV line as well as the care of the patient receiving the therapy
• Establish IV access
• Administer investigation product
• Monitor patient, ensure patient safety
• Attend meetings and relay pertinent information to Infusion Team members in a timely manner
• Maintain timely source documentation as well as sponsor required information
• Complete all monitor and sponsor queries within a timely manner
• Manage all nurse functions of the Infusion suite
• Assist PI and Clinical Research Coordinator in trial related procedures such as lumber punctures, lab collections, EKG’s and more
• Assess patient’s tolerance to IP, ensuring the absence of infusion reactions
• Perform preceptor duties to provide training and guidance for employees in Infusion Nurse I roles
• Travel to affiliated sites as needed
• Potential management coverage
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Maintains Quality Service and Departmental Standards by

• Reading, understanding and adhering to organizational Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP”) and study protocols
• Assisting in establishing and enforcing departmental standards
  
  

Contributes to team effort by

• Working with internal staff to resolve issues
• Exploring new opportunities to add value to organization and departmental processes
• Helping others to achieve results
• Performing other duties as assigned
• Learn and support the mission and goals of K2 Medical Research
• Maintains Technical and Industry Knowledge by Attending and participating in applicable company-sponsored training
  
  

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Valid RN license required
• Active CRNI certification preferred. If hired at a Level II without active certification, must meet this requirement within 12 months of employment start date
• At least 1 year experience in infusions or relevant role required.
• Experience in a Clinical Research setting preferred
• Proven IV insertion skills required. At least 3 years in a clinical setting required.
  
  

We value our employees and their professional and personal needs, and support these through our benefit offerings:

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer paid Long-Term disability and Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Legal Shield, Employee Assistance Program, and various discount programs.
• 401(K) Plans- Traditional and Roth plans are available; 4% employer match that is immediately vested
• PTO of 16 days per year, 17 days after the first year of FT employment
• 9 paid Holidays
• K2 observes a four-day work week, Monday through Thursday, for full time employees. Fridays are non-working days unless required by business needs.