Research Nurse

About the Opportunity

The Department of Public Health and Health Sciences is seeking Temporary Part-Time Research Nurses to join a research team conducting studies on risk factors for alcohol misuse in young adults.

Key Responsibilities

Screening Appointments:

• Conducting medical history interviews

• Performing ECGs and phlebotomy/blood sample collection

• Evaluating vital signs including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respirations, height, weight, and BMI

• Determining study eligibility

IV Administration Sessions:

• Preparing IV lines and pumps

• Preparing participants and connecting them to the IV

• Monitoring IV pump functioning and assisting with any errors

• Attending to participant well-being during and after the infusion process

Study tasks involve IV administration of both ethanol and saline.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Experience with phlebotomy required

• Experience working with IVs required

Schedule & Commitment

• Week-to-week per diem hours available for nurses who work full-time elsewhere

• Set schedule of up to 20 hours per week available to accommodate parent schedules, semi-retirement, etc.

• Position may be renewed beyond 6 months pending availability of grant funds

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.

Pay Rate:

$60/hour