Research Nurse Job at The Geneva Foundation

The Geneva Foundation Bethesda, MD 20814

Overview:
About The Geneva Foundation

The Geneva Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit established in 1993 with the purpose to ensure optimal health for service members and the communities they serve. This purpose is accomplished through our mission to advance military medicine through research, development, and education. Our vision is to lead the way in transforming military medicine. Our culture is living our core values that focus on a higher purpose. Geneva serves a diverse population and is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging a central focus of the employee experience. As a leader in military medical research, we develop critical lifesaving solutions for the global community and build rewarding careers for our employees.

About The Position

The Research Nurse provides technical knowledge and expertise in nursing care to support the development of evidence-based programs.

About The Project

The Musculoskeletal Injury Rehabilitation Research for Operational Readiness (MIRROR) was established to support the execution of clinically relevant research to advance the care of service members with non-combat related musculoskeletal injury (MSKI). Headquartered at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), MIRROR provides coordination and support of inter-service and inter-disciplinary partnerships across military treatment facilities (MTFs), military training centers (MTCs), and civilian academic centers to execute cutting-edge research to mitigate the burden of MSI on military readiness. This individual will be helping the primary investigator and study team successfully execute large clinical trials and studies related to musculoskeletal disorders. Current trials include elements of clinical care for carpal tunnel syndrome, establishing normative ultrasound measurements of rotator cuff muscles and tendons, novel treatments for neck pain, knee meniscal injury and optimization of return to duty after injury.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical knowledge and expertise in nursing care
  • Perform preliminary research, information gathering and packaging
  • Promote safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times
  • Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and infection control procedures, when applicable
  • Participate in the hiring, training and supervision of other research personnel as applicable
  • Maintain a collaborative research environment between the Principal Investigator (PI), other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation and the funding organization
  • Prepare for research study to include regulatory submission process
  • Execution and maintenance of research study
  • Manage study documentation
  • Oversee subject recruitment and enrollment, as needed
  • Conduct research subject visits as directed
  • Collect data and complete data entry process
  • Prepare interim and final progress reports
  • Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research
  • Procurement of supplies and equipment as authorized per research budget guidelines
  • Participate in the analysis of the data and the preparation of the manuscript
  • Maintain an updated literature library of journal articles related to the research topic
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of all research records
  • Perform duties necessary to comply with and implement research study protocol
  • Maintain and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)
Qualifications:
  • Nursing license or degree required (i.e. LVN, LPN, RN)
  • 1 year medical research project management experience strongly desired, preferably with Department of Defense
  • Non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired
  • Knowledge of military system, preferred
  • Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
  • Must be organized, attentive to detail, and posses a positive, friendly and professional demeanor
  • Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with employees, clients and sponsors of all levels
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects
  • Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software
  • Ability to perform triage, patient assessment and nursing care functions
  • Data mining, administering medication, operating specialized medical equipment experience, strongly desired
  • Knowledge of preoperative assessment, intraoperative phase, and postoperative evaluation, desired
  • Knowledge of emergency measures, use and affects of intravenous fluids, normal and abnormal responses to anesthetics, and effects, side effects and complications by pharmaceuticals, preferred



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