Clinical Nurse Specialist

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to perform clinical research and patient treatment in conjunction with a specified clinical research protocol. 

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University (USU) Medicine Department at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, MD. This person will support the Allergy/Immunology Summit Trial for the treatment of Mastocytosis.

Note: This position requires U.S. Citizenship.

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.

• Educates the patients and their families on the research protocol and what the patient responsibilities are. Interview’s patients to collect data on health history and lifestyle practices.
• Reviews new patient records and screens patients for eligibility for participating in research protocol.
• Administers appropriate drugs to patients as necessary. Draws blood and obtain other specimens as required.
• Identifies problems in the research design or analysis methodology and trends in patient reactions to treatment. Collects, organizes, catalogs, disseminates, and maintains appropriate files of current data.
• Maintains weekly/monthly status reports on all patients.
• Schedules all patient examinations, repeat examinations, treatments, and laboratory tests required by the protocol.
• 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary for performing research tasks.
• Ability to learn and become proficient in data acquisition and clinical responsibilities related to research protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Hematology/oncology experience, specifically Macrocytosis, is a plus. 
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance.

Work Environment

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

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience is required. 2-4 years’ nursing experience, at least 1 year in clinical research care.

Professional licensures, Certifications, or Designations

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse is required. 
• Certified in basic cardiac life support. 

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

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.