Research Nurse Practitioner I

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HJF is seeking a Research Nurse Practitioner I to serve as a research team member and be responsible for participant recruitment and meeting target, positive vaginal culture recruitment goal. Will work in outpatient research situations as part of a large research team. Research clinical responsibilities include performing speculum exams for the purpose of collecting vaginal samples, routing research samples to Site microbiology lab, tracking laboratory results, and reporting weekly recruitment numbers and research outcomes to the research team.

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University Daniel K. Inouye's Graduate School of Nursing in the Military Women's Health Program located in Bethesda, MD. The Research Nurse Practitioner will be located at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. The primary objective is to establish lay user performance criteria (sensitivity and specificity) for the SavvyCheck Vaginal Yeast Test in comparison to the Reference Method (vaginal Candida yeast culture).

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) for the Advancement of Military Medicine 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.

• Knowledgeable and proficient with the content of women's health care. Collects, organizes, catalogs, disseminates, and maintains appropriate files of current data.
• Assists in writing and/or editing, organization and management of protocols. Supports protocols at Institutional Review Boards (IRBs).
• Educates participants on research protocol, purpose of the research, procedures, participant responsibilities, answers questions, and discusses risks and benefits of participation. Explains Informed Consent for research protocol(s).
• Provides assistance, consultation, assessment and monitoring of research subjects participating in or being evaluated for enrollment in research studies for actual and/or potential health problems.
• Performs vaginal specula exams on study participants and maintains records of results. Prescribes appropriate therapies within the limits established by the protocol.
• Assists with the management of participants which may include clinic set up, booking appointments, returning phone calls and handing out appropriate research study information.
• Reports to and provides direct feedback to Senior and Site-Principal Investigators and monitor the quality of participation as well as issues that affect strict protocol adherence and research operations.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the Senior and Site-Principal Investigators. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Consistent evidence of excellence in attention to detail.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary for performing research clinical responsibilities related to research protocols.
• Knowledge of the causes of acute and recurrent vaginitis.
• Self-directed and demonstrates ability to take initiative and adhere to protocol procedures; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to maintain accurate and complete files.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Licenses and Certifications

• Nurse Practitioner License

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a clinic setting at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio TX.

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $42.59-$48.07. Actual pay 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.