Research Nurse

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What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for Research Nurse. This role will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics. The primary objective is toprovide services and deliverables through performance of support services. This is a full-time onsite position supporting the NIH office in Rockville, MD.

• Independently provides patient-focused nursing care within the interprofessional team and collaborates with team members to create and communicate a plan of care that balances clinical care needs with research needs and allows for safe and effective collection of clinical research data.

• Coordinates patient schedules for visits to the NIH Clinical Center and provides information for a successful visit to meet the required protocol procedures, data collection time points and nursing care.

• Accurately documents observations, identifies trends and important findings, and effectively communicates this information to the interprofessional research team.

• Collects epidemiologic, genetic, and clinical data according to protocol specifications.

• Participates in an interprofessional team environment supporting clinical evaluation and follow up of study participants.

• Develops patient rapport and assists in explaining the protocol and tests/procedures to the patients.

• Distributes test kits, coordinates outside specimens for testing and diagnostic purposes (including referring MDs, NIH labs and repositories) and log received samples in appropriate database.

• Assists in the management of study participant files, collating, and organizing research data and performing basic analysis of trends.

• Uses established resources and tools to track and perform study activities.

• New skills and knowledge are acquired based on self-assessment, feedback from peers and supervisors, and changing clinical practice requirements or new protocols.

• Identifies and communicates the impact of the research process on patient care.

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What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure required.

• A minimum of TWO (2) years of experience in Nursing, Research, Oncology, Genetics, and/or related science experience.   

• Knowledge of clinical research data collection and clinical data report preparation.

• Able to collaborate effectively with teams, managers and/or clients.

• Demonstrated communication skills and organizational skills, must be detail oriented and able to work in a team environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Previous experience in Oncology preferred.

• Previous experience with the National Institute of Health (NIH).

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
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