Clinical Research Nurse

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HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse who coordinates the activities associated with treating patients for clinical trials. Assures accurate documentation is maintained, and all governing regulations are in compliance. This position is the first of two Research Nurse levels.

This position will be in support of the 59th Medical Wing (MDW) Technical Clinical Research Team (TCRT) located throughout Joint Base San Antonio. This includes the Science and Technology Headquarters (ST HQ), Clinical Investigations and Research Support (CIRS), and Center for Advanced Molecular Detection (CAMD). The 59 MDW ST office advises and conducts clinical and translational research under the guidance of the Air Force Surgeon General (AF/SG), the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF), Air Force Chief of Staff, and the Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASD/HA) on matters pertaining to the medical aspects of the Air Expeditionary Force and the health of Air Force (AF) personnel and beneficiaries. In order to support the required research, ST offices conduct translational research in the areas of emergency medical care, combat casualty care, force health protection, restorative medicine, clinical and rehabilitative medicine and specialty centers.

The ST HQ mission is to conduct clinical studies and translational research and apply knowledge gained to enhance performance, protect the force, and advance medical care and capabilities across the global health system. ST HQ continues to facilitate development of innovations for advancing the care and rehabilitation of the combat wounded and support for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated trials supporting activities Enterprise-Wide. In order to support the required research, the ST HQ office requires support from a Technical Clinical Research Team (TCRT).

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

This position is contingent on contract award.

• Manages all areas of clinical studies, including protocol development, regulatory submissions, and data management, specifically preparing protocol submissions, informed consent forms, annual reports, and study amendments for appropriate IRBs of record and provide documentation submissions in accordance with federal and local regulations.
• Manages patients on clinical studies/trials per research protocol, collects and reports adverse events, participates in weekly team meetings, and works with study team to open new clinical studies/trials.
• Educates staff and patients on assigned study protocols/clinical trials.
• Maintain all clinical research documentation to support on going and future studies in support of the principal investigator and the project staff.
• Responsible for patient evaluations, communications to pharmaceutical sponsors regarding status of enrolled patients, and study data collection results to investigator as applicable (critical lab results, etc.).
• Instructs and counsels patients in research procedures, to include administration, monitoring, recording and analyzing data.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and local regulations.
• Provides general supervision related to the conduct of all research protocols and reports back to the Principal Investigator(s).
• Develops and maintains study source documents and Case Report Forms, prepares study timelines, and when necessary, reports adverse events to the appropriate Government PI.
• Supports government executive director(s) in the planning, evaluation, implementation, and documentation of scientific research utilizing specimens for clinical projects.
• Coordinates clinical experiment scheduling and collection of data; work with clinical research coordinators; recruits and enrolls clinical study participants; provides ethical oversight in support of the clinical study.
• Documents results of study participants in accordance with protocols; schedules and coordinates research resources; gathers, compiles, organizes, analyzes and reports research information and study results.
• Sets up and assigns protocol procedures and preclinical (bench or animal) experiments; monitors budget plans and management; researches and prepares equipment and supplies in accordance with institutional procedures.
• May require occasional weekend and evening hours.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years clinical/acute care experience.
• Recent 3+ years' clinical research experience and research design.
• Preferred candidate will hold a current certification, such as Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of complex nursing procedures.
• Knowledge of federal and local regulations and policies pertinent to research involving human subjects.
• Excellent interpersonal and computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to work with individuals of all levels.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance, including background check and drug screening.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a clinical setting.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.