Clinical Nurse Specialist - Oncology and Gynecology Research

Job Description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Oncology and Gynecology Research to support the Gynecologic Cancer Center of Excellence (GYN-COE) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, Maryland.

The role will provide clinical research support and coordinate care for women with gynecologic cancers across the continuum of care, including patients enrolled in clinical trials and those receiving standard-of-care treatment. This role serves as a critical liaison among patients, physicians, research staff, and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure high-quality clinical care and research execution.

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.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and their families regarding treatment plans, clinical trial protocols, and participant responsibilities.
• Coordinate care for patients with gynecologic malignancies receiving treatment within the GYN-COE.
• Review medical records and screen potential participants for eligibility in clinical research studies.
• Obtain informed consent, including discussing the purpose of the trial and trial benefits, risks, schedule, and assist with enrollment and follow-up activities for clinical trial participants.
• Conduct patient interviews and collect health history, treatment, and lifestyle data.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with institutional policies and study protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect other biologic specimens as required.
• Monitor patients for treatment-related adverse events using standardized tools such as the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, and communicate findings to investigators and care teams.
• Assist in identifying trends in patient outcomes and protocol implementation.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical and research documentation, in compliance with Good Clinical Practice, FDA regulations, IRB guidelines, and institutional policies.
• Collect, organize, manage, and maintain research and clinical data.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on patient enrollment, treatment status, and protocol activities.
• Schedule patient visits, treatments, laboratory studies, imaging, and follow-up appointments as required by clinical care plans and research protocols.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, ethical, institutional, and privacy requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, tumor boards, protocol reviews, site visits, external/internal audits by regulatory bodies, and required training activities.
• Travel may be required periodically within the United States, including attendance at investigator meetings, scientific conferences, protocol training sessions, and other research-related meetings.
• Adheres to legal, professional, and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ nursing experience required.
• At least 3-5 years of clinical research experience, preferably with industry sponsored clinical trials.
• Oncology, infusion, surgical oncology, or gynecologic oncology experience strongly preferred.
• Current, unrestricted Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification preferred.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical research processes, patient care practices, and regulatory requirements including industry sponsored clinical trials.
• Understanding of oncology nursing principles and patient care coordination.
• Ability to learn and become proficient in study-specific clinical and research procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.
• This position may require U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Security Clearance.
  
  

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to perform clinical duties requiring bending, reaching, pulling, and lifting.
  
  

Work Environment

• This position is primarily based in a clinical and research setting.
  
  

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $77,600 - $120,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.
  
  

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.