EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

LOMA LINDA VETERANS ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION (LLVARE)

Job Title: Research Licensed Vocational Nurse-AD#1175

POSITION SUMMARY: Full time position. The Research LVN performs a broad range of activities, including any combination of the following:

Recruit and enroll participants for clinical research studies, including determining participant eligibility, physical assessment, review of medical history and obtaining informed consent.

Train participants regarding their role in a clinical research study

Conduct research-related activities during study visits as specified in clinical research protocols including, but not limited to, blood draws (venipuncture or capillary puncture), measurement and recording of subject vital signs, sample collection and processing for laboratory testing, and EKGs

Where appropriate titrate/administer/dispense study medications for/to research study participants

Monitor study participants for adverse effects and ensure timely reporting of adverse effects

Recognize emergent situations and initiate appropriate interventions

Collect research data and enter into case report forms

Maintain complete and accurate research data logs and documentation of all study participant-related activities

Participate in clinical research quality assurance activities

Acquire and maintain a thorough knowledge of clinical research procedures, guidelines, and federal regulations, and/or protocol-specific requirements as applicable

Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and with minimal direct supervision. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required:

Registered as full, active, current, and unrestricted licensure as a licensed practical/vocational nurse in California

Active BLS certification

Work Schedule will be Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Ability or willingness to be trained to perform standard phlebotomy procedures

Ability to understand and follow specific clinical protocol requirements and standard operating procedures

Ability to work with a team of research professionals in a clinical environment

Ability to work with and maintain confidential research information with professionalism

Ability to use sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions

Strong organizational skills and ability to perform duties with minimal direct supervision

Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word and Excel)

Preferred:

IV certification

Working knowledge of safety guidelines pertaining to blood collection, handling and processing

General office, administrative/clerical, and/or research experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited LVN/LPN training program

Minimum of two years’ experience as a medical assistant and/or certified nursing assistant

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in the English language

Good communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret specific duties of a research protocol

Ability to respond appropriately to common inquiries or complaints from customers

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as time requirements for specific study activities, blood sample volume, and/or dollars and cents

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Ability to effectively and efficiently use the following: copier, fax, computer, printer, basic software such as spreadsheet and word processing, and basic laboratory equipment.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear and to move lightweight boxes or files (under 25 lbs.)

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Frequent extended periods of sitting while performing computer work or other clerical duties

Occasional to frequent extended periods of standing and bending over while performing blood testing and processing

-Potential for employment status change after a minimum of 90 days of employment contingent upon employee performance and the needs of the organization.

Starting salary D.O.E.

E.O.E.

How to Apply: Submit resume. Reference AD#1175. Only those persons considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Hospital

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Follow VA Loma Linda Healthcare System COVID-19 requirements.

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)

Work Location: One location

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