Nurse (Research Specialist)

Summary

As a Nurse (Research Specialist) you will collaborate with the Principal Investigator (PI) and serve as an Associate Investigator on clinical research protocols. You will contribute to and manage aspects of the clinical protocol life cycle, including: planning, design, and development; collection and processing of data; data interpretation and analysis; and oral/written presentation of data related to the incumbent duties and responsibilities.

Duties

• •Documents, collects, and records all participant encounters in the legal medical record per licensure and institutional requirements.
• •Collaborates with Principal Investigator (PIs) to identify and resolve existing or anticipated protocol implementation, design, and execution problems.
• •Establishes and manages guidelines for patient management of and coping with common diseases and drug-related complications and/or adverse events.
• •Defines procedures or practices which will be used in the protocol to minimize individuals' susceptibility to undue influences and unnecessary risks (physical, psychological, etc.) as research subjects.
• •Educates and counsels subjects and subjects' families on such issues as patient eligibility and registration, supportive care, post-study evaluation, and informed consent.
• •Collaborates in the provision of and provides direct nursing care for research participants.
• •Ensures ongoing understanding of the research process.
• •Creates, uses and participates in revising data capture forms to meet study needs.

Qualifications

In order to meet the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Nurse (Research Specialist), GS-0610, you must have: A. a graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program. Note: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools; AND B. passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN); AND C. possess a current, active, full and unrestricted license, or registration as a professional nurse from a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. In addition, to qualify for a Nurse (Research Specialist) position at the GS-12 level, you must have at least 1 year of Nurse (Research Specialist) experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) Providing direct nursing care in a clinical research environment to research participants, ensuring adherence to established clinical research protocols and standards of care; 2) Performing patient assessments, administering medications and treatments, and collecting clinical data; 3) Educating research participants and their families on study procedures, potential risks, and benefits to ensure informed consent and protocol compliance; 4) Maintaining accurate documentation of all patient care activities and reporting adverse events and protocol deviations to senior research staff in a timely manner. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13100503

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.