REGISTERED NURSE (STUDY) - PER DIEM

Description

About Us:

Callen-Lorde is the global leader in LGBTQ+ healthcare. Since the days of Stonewall, we have been transforming lives in LGBTQ+ communities through excellent comprehensive care, provided free of judgment and regardless of ability to pay. In addition, we are continuously pioneering research, advocacy and education to drive positive change around the world, because we believe healthcare is a human right. 
 

Our Mission:

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center provides sensitive, quality health care and related services targeted to New York’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities — in all their diversity — regardless of ability to pay. To further this mission, Callen-Lorde promotes health education and wellness, and advocates for LGBTQ+ health issues. 

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinical research team for a part-time study role based at our Chelsea location. This is a unique opportunity to support an important health study by assisting with specimen collection and providing clinical care in alignment with study protocols. The role is scheduled for Saturdays only, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This position is ideal for RNs seeking to contribute to research and clinical care in a flexible, weekend-only capacity.

Key Responsibilities:  

As an RN Study, your responsibilities will include:

• Collect swabs and blood samples from study participants

• Follow all research protocols and procedures with attention to detail

• Ensure proper specimen collection, handling, and labeling

• Accurately document all collections and maintain confidentiality

• Participate in training on swab collection techniques and study procedures

• Assist medical providers and prepare patients for procedures as needed

• Perform clinical tests (e.g. glucose, urinalysis, HIV testing, phlebotomy) per protocol

• Educate patients on health maintenance, HIV adherence, and preventive care

• Triaging patients and referring to urgent care or ER when necessary

• Follow up on critical lab results and document accordingly

• Maintain supplies, restock inventory, and follow infection control protocols

Work Schedule: 
The role is scheduled for Saturdays only, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Qualifications

• New York State RN License         
• Minimum 2-3 years of acute or ambulatory care experience is required. Experience in ER, telephone triage, public/community health care setting is preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Strong computer competency
• Ability to work with a diverse patient population that may include difficult and demanding patients

Personal Characteristics, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Commitment to community-based primary care
• Ability to work within team-based structure
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Commitment to the mission of Callen-Lorde