UPO Test

Job Description
Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care and services as will as routine support to a clinical drug trial or research study in a public medical research institution. PRIMARY DUTIES 1. Provides individual instruction, guidance and counseling on health problems, concerns, treatments and procedures. 2. Assists in the development and implementation of various health education, health promotion and disease prevention activities. 3. Evaluates the nature and severity of patient's problem utilizing nursing assessment skills. Determines appropriate level of care needed and develops a nursing plan of care. 4. Performs various nursing procedures such as the administration of medications and injections and the treatment of wounds and burns. 5. Assists physicians and other health care providers with tasks such as patient examination, minor surgery and diagnostic procedures. 6. Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures such as infection control, immunization and safety. 7. Participates in quality assurance activities such as peer review, medical record review, program evaluation and quality improvement efforts. 8. Coordinates referrals to community or other health and human service facilities and serves as a patient liaison with these facilities. 9. Collects, performs, and/or interprets laboratory tests. 10. Controls drug inventory including narcotics and other controlled substances. 11. Provides assistance to a clinical drug trial or research study by screening volunteers, collecting data, and administering study drug or special procedures. Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Required Qualifications
Currently licensed with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse under Maryland State Law.

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