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　　About Us

　　As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

　　Research Licensed Practical Nurse - (LPN) - St Mary's Hospital - Richmond

　　$5,000 Sign on Bonus

　　Primary Function/General Purpose of Position -

　　Serve as research LPN in support of the research team at Bon Secours Liver Institute. Handle the essential job functions as outlined in this position description, while acting as a resource to others in these activities. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Physician. The LPN functions as an integral part of the health care team to provide the highest quality of care to the patient by preparing and assessing patients for provider visits. In this position, the LPN will observe, record, and report patient responses to medical care provided during appointments.

　　Essential Job Functions -

　　Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members in meeting patient/family needs

　　Implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice

　　Appropriately labels and packages specimens, as trained

　　Assists in providing indirect care through various clerical or administrative duties as assigned by the registered nurse

　　Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested

　　Assists provider with procedures, treatments, and interventions

　　Other duties as assigned

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　　ConnectCare

　　Enroll patients in research studies, associating visits/ appointments/ admissions with research studies (utilizing both reporting workbench report and within the patient chart), and reviewing charges via the Research Billing Report to determine which are billed to Insurance and which are billed to the research study.Project Management :

　　Organize and monitor clinical research observational and data collection studies.

　　Work with other Bon Secours health system departments participating in clinical research to ensure adherence to study regulations and adequate patient care.

　　Routinely interact with physicians, research nurses and coordinators, clinical trials sponsors, and other individuals / organizations participating in clinical trials regarding patient care and related issues

　　Complete CRFs and other documents at the time data is collected or immediately after the data becomes available. Obtain physician investigator’s signature on CRF’s, test results, and other documents as required and maintain copy per sponsor requirements after sponsor has reviewed and taken original. Retain completed CRFs for as long as required by sponsor.

　　Enter data into the BSMH ministry-wide Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) - SIgnalPath within required timeframe.

　　File source documents in participant binders.

　　Participate in pre-site-qualification meetings, site selection meetings, interim monitoring visits, audits, and complete all training required for each clinical trial.

　　Complete required human subjects research training and keep certification on file.

　　Patient Recruitment/Enrollment :

　　Communicate directly with patients.

　　Schedule appointments and evaluate patients for eligibility to participate in various programs to treat chronic liver disease.

　　Prepare for participant visits by setting up questionnaires, new consents, tablets, or other items that are applicable to that visit.

　　Obtain required medical information from patients and advise patients of visits,.

　　Direct Patient Care

　　Complete study collection forms necessary to evaluate effects of treatment on chronic liver disease.

　　Answer phone questions for patients concerning possible side effects of the treatments they are receiving as well as complications associated with chronic liver disease or any other acute illness. Assess this information and present to attending physicians within the Hepatology Section as appropriate.

　　Triage patient calls, arrange for appropriate care.

　　Arrange for special procedures for patients enrolled in clinical trials, including liver biopsies, ultrasounds, endoscopies, etc.

　　Room patients and clean/ turnover exam room(s)

　　Administer EKGs and other tests needed within scope of practice.

　　Completion/Close-out of Clinical Trials:

　　As each study closes:

　　Explain to patient how to follow-up for their care when study is completed.

　　If patient terminates study early -note the reason for file.

　　Complete all CRFs.

　　Complete all requests for corrections and return them to Sponsor.

　　Complete reports required by Sponsor and send final report to IRB.

　　Review regulatory binder, make sure all documents are present.

　　Store documents and inform Sponsor of storage location

　　This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

　　Licensing/Certification

　　BLS Basic Life Support – (required)

　　LPN license current in Commonwealth of Virginia (required)

　　Work Experience

　　2 years of experience as an LPN (required).Training

　　EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred).Patient Population -

　　Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

　　Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

　　x Adults (18-64 years)

　　x Geriatrics (65 years and older)

　　Working Conditions -

　　x Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

　　x Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

　　x General office environment.

　　x May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

　　May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

　　x May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

　　May be required to use physical restraints.

　　x May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

　　May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind,

　　Skills

　　Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills :

　　Administer non-intravenous medications

　　Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care

　　Record patient medical histories

　　Review patient billing for accuracy

　　Schedule appointments and procedures

　　Review documentation for completion and accuracy monitoring and audits

　　Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information as well as that of patients

　　Perform phlebotomy, process, package and ship labs in accordance with lab manuals

　　Direct care of patients in keeping with clinical trials protocols

　　Coordination of care of patients within visit windows required as part of protocols

　　Excellent computer skills including but not limited to Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Electronic Data Capture systems (EDC), Institutional Review Board (IRB) systems, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

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　　Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

　　Attention to detail

　　Acceptance of authority

　　Critical thinking

　　Professional commmunication with regulatory oversight bodies, data coordinating centers, contract research organizations, sponsors, ethics committees and boards, offices of research, departments/facilities/groups providing services to research participants, principal investigator and subinvestigators, and members of research teams

　　Teamwork

　　Conflict resolution

　　Active listening

　　Relationship building

　　Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

　　Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

　　Prescription drug coverage

　　Flexible spending accounts

　　Life insurance w/AD&D

　　Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

　　Paid time off

　　Educational Assistance

　　And much more

　　*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

　　All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]