Research Study LPN, General Internal Medicine
Location: Boston, MA
Schedule: 16 hours per week, hybrid
ABOUT BMC:
At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.
You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Treat-to-Target Serum Urate versus Treat-to-Avoid Symptoms in Gout Trial (TRUST trial) will test two different treatment strategies for gout. The trial will require two part-time research LPNs who will each manage participants in one of the two treatment strategies. The LPNs will be responsible for following a treatment strategy algorithm that includes gout education, lifestyle counseling, and pharmacologic management. Training on the treatment strategy algorithm will be conducted before any patients are enrolled.
The position will require 40% effort for a minimum of 2-3 years. There will be a mixture of virtual visits and on-site visits at Boston Medical Center. The individual will be actively involved in subject recruitment, data collection, adverse event monitoring and reporting, and ensuring compliance with human subjects’ regulations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures that established protocols are implemented, maintains protocol integrity, monitors participant’s status assuring safety, and plays a significant role in the education of clinical trial participants.
- Working with the PIs and the study coordinator, determines whether patients meet protocol inclusion criteria and assists with research subjects recruitment including obtaining informed consent.
- Establishes a therapeutic relationship with patients and families, providing the needed support to facilitate understanding of the disease process and the clinical trial, including information relative to study medication, study goals, and objectives.
- Reviews intake assessment with clinical team to confirm patients' medical conditions, readiness, and eligibility for study enrollment as a research participant. Establishes an appropriate plan of care for patient based on the study’s guidelines.
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- Provides patient education regarding protocol participation and provides additional information to participants to ensure their understanding and adherence to the program.
- Responsible for scheduling of follow-up research study appointments for study participants which may require reminder phone calls, mailouts, or home visits.
- Orders, obtains (i.e., performs phlebotomy)and evaluates appropriate lab and diagnostic tests according to study protocols in order to determine the treatment and follow-up plan for each study subject.
- Documents adverse events and severe adverse events, and follows up with the research team and the participant’s clinical team as necessary.
This position is funded by a 2 - 5 year grant. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.
The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
- Graduate of an accredited program of practical nursing.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
- Current license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
EXPERIENCE:
- At least 2 years of clinical experience with adult patients with various medical conditions such as hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and heart disease is required.
- Completion of Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) required. This can be completed after hire.
- Experience with clinical trials preferred but not required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Computer skills required. Familiarity with common computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
- Ability to input data into electronic systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills, highly organized, detail-oriented and timely
- Strong patient communication and patient education skills. Attentive to detail and able to closely follow a clinical protocol.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.
Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.
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