The Department of Anesthesiology at Michigan Medicine is seeking to hire a part-time nurse to assist with an ongoing clinical trial with surgical patients. The candidate will be responsible for administering a research study drug in clinical trial patients (admitted inpatients) on weekday mornings. During drug infusion, the candidate will need to monitor vitals every 5 minutes and coordinate with clinical and research teams if any adverse events arise. Responsibilities will include the following:
Pick up the clinical trial study drug from the hospital pharmacy
After coordinating with the patient?s nurse, administer study drug infusion on the Alaris pump (over 30 minutes)
Record vital signs during the 30-minute infusion
Coordinate with clinical and research teams if any adverse events arise during the study drug infusion.
Minimum requirements
Highly professional demeanor and positive attitude
Excellent oral communication skills
Availability during weekday mornings, 8:00a ? 10:00a, Tuesday ? Thursday
Able to program an alaris pump for drug infusion (training can be provided, if needed)
Able to monitor and chart vitals every 5 minutes