Staff Research Nurse - Concussion Research Study

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Staff Research Nurse - Concussion Research Study 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 NCAA/DoD Concussion Assessment Research and Education Consortium project supporting the Center for Rehabilitation Sciences Research at the Intrepid Spirit Center at Fort Hood, TX.

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.

• Oversees the implementation of the study as a subject matter expert and ensures compliance with relevant requirements.
• Administers clinical assessments and physical exams in accordance with the research protocol.
• Conducts suicide risk assessments.
• Assesses and reports adverse events and communicates clinical findings to participants.
• Ensures accurate documentation, study records, and data management.
• Works closely with PI to submit protocol applications and supporting documentation to local Institutional Review Board (IRB). Ensures that all amendments, continuing reviews and adverse events have been submitted to the IRB.
• Assists study coordinator with project administration, including recruitment, scheduling participants and coordinating with other clinical services.
• Verifies and corrects data entry for research projects, supports senior staff in quality control and provides troubleshooting.
• Assists the team on program/project improvement initiatives and may provide support the development, reporting and analysis of study/ program performance through relevant metrics.
• Contributes to poster/ presentations/ manuscript development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN certification and a certification as a CCRC, CCRP, or Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Ability to be licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General understanding of how research studies are conducted and be able to provide support to the development, reporting, analysis, and summarizing of studies.
• Able to support meetings with internal and external partners. This includes the selection and recruitment of presenters and topics, reviewing and or creating presentations, facilitating and monitoring meetings, creating summary documents, and dissemination of information.
• Able to coordinate document submissions, create and maintain accurate records, and communicate well with the network, HQ, Gov, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to perform/understand: data collection, document review/quality control checks, basic data interpretation, literature review, preparing and presenting summaries to the group.
• Desire and interest to work in the traumatic brain injury research field.
• Background in brain injury, neurology, or similar topic is a preference.
• Previous experience with military or government research is a preference.
• Familiarity with IRB activities and Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) preferred.
• Previous experience working with military populations is preferred.
• Previous human subjects research preferred.
• May participate in drawing participant blood as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background investigation.

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 clinic setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $77,600 - $90,000. 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.