The Research Infusion Nurse (RN) administers infusion therapies, high-risk treatments, and investigational products while ensuring patient safety, accurate monitoring, and adherence to protocols. Responsibilities include vascular access, health assessments, managing adverse effects, and maintaining detailed records

Job Duties:

• Competently performs IV infusions of investigational and FDA approved products.
• Competently performs subcutaneous injections of investigational products.
• Administers approved and investigational products orally.
• Continuously evaluates patient’s response to treatment. Alerts appropriate members of health care and/or research team to any abnormalities or problems associated with the patient’s response to research protocols.
• Will have direct patient contact to administer medications, obtain specimens, and perform EKG’s or other related functions as appropriate for the specific studies as assigned.
• Collects and enters data into both paper and electronic databases
• Possesses and maintains Rhode Island Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Possesses and maintains BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Obtain and maintain appropriate Human Subjects Protection and Good Clinical Practice trainings.
• Maintains regular contact with patient and members of the health care team to monitor adherence to protocol, continuously reviewing patient records and data collection sheets, alerting investigator when laboratory studies, follow-up data, etc. are due.
• Maintains and enhances professional expertise through participation in appropriate educational activities.
• Perform other nursing duties in the Memory Clinic or Infusion Suite as assigned.

Education:

BSN in Nursing required. Minimum of 1-3 years experience. RI State license required and BLS Certification

Schedule: 20/40 Part Time Days

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.