Nursing Assistant

Job Details:

Position: Nursing Assistant

Location: Stanford, CA 94305

Duration: 4 Months (High Possibility of Extension)

Responsibilities:

• Greet, escort, and room research participants, and assist with preparation for scheduled visits and procedures.
• Perform routine clinical measurements, tests, and specimen collection according to study protocols and unit procedures, following appropriate training.
• Activities may include vital signs, height and weight measurements, and EKGs.
• Assist with specimen handling and processing according to study requirements and training.
• Document measurements and completed activities accurately and promptly in Epic and other designated records.
• Communicate completed tasks, participant needs, and any concerns to the assigned RN or appropriate research staff.
• Support participant comfort needs, including assistance with research meals and refreshments as directed.
• Assist with room preparation, turnover, and upkeep to maintain a clean, organized, and ready-to-use clinical environment.
• Support unit operations through supply management and routine administrative and logistical tasks.
• Collaborate with nursing and research staff to support participant needs and changing unit priorities.
• Maintain participant privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and institutional policies, and follow basic Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles relevant to assigned responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Experience as a nursing assistant, medical assistant, or in a similar patient care role; clinical research experience is preferred.
• Experience with routine clinical measurements, EKGs, and specimen collection or handling.
• Familiarity with Epic or another electronic health record system.
• Basic understanding of HIPAA and Good Clinical Practice principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, anticipate needs, and collaborate effectively with nurses and research staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software.

Skills:

• General knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to follow clinical procedures and study-specific instructions.
• Ability to document activities accurately and communicate effectively with participants and team members.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and recognize concerns requiring RN guidance or follow-up.
• Patient care skills: Personable, experience obtaining vital signs, measurements, EKGs and specimen collection
• Accuracy and communication: Documents reliably in Epic, follows study instructions and HIPAA/GCP principles, and promptly communicates completed tasks and concerns to RNs.
• Initiative and teamwork: Works independently, anticipates routine participant and unit needs, adapts to changing priorities, and knows when to seek guidance.

Education & Experience (Required):

• Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.