"Research Nurse"

The CAPABLE Care + Connect study seeks a Research Nurse (RN) to serve ~30-35 clients in the Baltimore area on a casual basis as part of a research study. The research study seeks to adapt the existing CAPABLE program for older adults who are at risk for or experiencing social isolation in a home-based primary care setting. This role will work under the direction of the research study Principal Investigator (Dr. Thomas Cudjoe), in collaboration with the Lead CAPABLE Occupational Therapist.

The RN will implement the CAPABLE Care + Connect study protocol after completion of CAPABLE training through Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing CAPABLE on-line training. The CAPABLE Care + Connect program consists of up to four RN home visits over 4–5 months. The RN will work with CAPABLE participants to understand goals, assess and implement strategies. The RN meets with participants in the home.

The RN uses training and motivational interviewing techniques to conduct a comprehensive interview to identify and prioritize issues that matter to the participants. These goals become the foundation for brainstorming and action plan development and implementation.

The RN documents the participant’s own goals in up to 3 Action Plans.

The RN interacts and communicates with the CAPABLE Occupational Therapist (OT) and other team members as needed to ensure close collaboration throughout the research study.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive, semi-structured interview to identify and prioritize issues related to medications, pain, depression, strength and balance, primary care provider communication, and other topics as prioritized by the older adult.
• Engage participants in problem-solving to identify behavioral and environmental contributors that may impact function. Coach and guide the older adult in building self-efficacy and confidence.
• Reinforce brainstorming techniques, strategic thinking, and more independent problem-solving to promote the ability to live at home and in the community.
• Provide education and resources to address future needs and the participant’s priorities.
• Communicate with the OT and other team members on a weekly basis.
• Document visits according to the organization’s guidelines.
• Travel to participant homes in Baltimore and surrounding counties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Individual must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related discipline.
• Experience working with home care with older adults.
• Ability to work from a collaborative, client-directed model.
• Willingness and ability to implement a protocol and balance with clinical judgement.

Classified Title: Research Nurse

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME

Starting Salary Range: $33.12 - $58.10 HRLY ($45,046.68 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Up to 10 hours per week

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Nursing

Department name: Research Administration

Personnel area: School of Nursing