Staff Research Nurse - Immunization Healthcare Division

• Knowledgeable and proficient with the content of protocols. Identifies problems in research designs or analysis methodologies and trends in subject reactions to treatment. Collects, organizes, catalogs, disseminates, and maintains appropriate files of current data.
• Assists in the development of research questions, designs, and methodologies. Assists in writing and/or editing protocols and study-related materials.
• Educates participants on research protocols, purposes of the research, procedures, and participant responsibilities. Answers questions and discusses risks and benefits of participation. Explains and obtains informed consent.
• Collects data appropriate to research protocols. Documents in medical/research records and on case report forms.
• Provides participant care including screening, evaluating, and monitoring of participants. Prepares participants for office visits and investigational research procedures. Administers investigational product(s).
• Assists in responding to medical emergencies.
• Collects, measures, weighs, and ensures safe handling, storage, delivery, and/or transport of various biological samples in accordance with prescribed protocols.
• Provides feedback to the Principal Investigator to monitor the overall conduct of clinical trials, to include participant care and other issues that may affect subject safety, protocol adherence, and/or program operations.
• Develops reports and presents clinical results at local and national meetings. Assists in the preparation of research articles for publication in scientific journals.
• Supports the development of research grants and proposals.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor, to include those needed to maintain overall CTC operations. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Staff 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 will be in support of the Immunization Healthcare Division (IHD) of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) which supports Department of Defense (DoD) immunization programs protecting military service members and eligible beneficiaries, and supports education, training, and clinical and epidemiologic studies of vaccine safety, acceptability, and effectiveness.

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.