Clinical Nurse Specialist - Oncology and Gynecology Research

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Oncology and Gynecology Research to support the Gynecologic Cancer Center of Excellence (GYN-COE) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, Maryland. The role will provide clinical research support and coordinate care for women with gynecologic cancers across the continuum of care, including patients enrolled in clinical trials and those receiving standard‑of‑care treatment.

This role serves as a critical liaison among patients, physicians, research staff, and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure high‑quality clinical care and research execution.

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.

• Educate patients and their families regarding treatment plans, clinical trial protocols, and participant responsibilities.
• Coordinate care for patients with gynecologic malignancies receiving treatment within the GYN‑COE.
• Review medical records and screen potential participants for eligibility in clinical research studies.
• Obtain informed consent, including discussing the purpose of the trial and trial benefits, risks, schedule, and assist with enrollment and follow‑up activities for clinical trial participants.
• Conduct patient interviews and collect health history, treatment, and lifestyle data.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with institutional policies and study protocols.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect other biologic specimens as required.
• Monitor patients for treatment‑related adverse events using standardized tools such as the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, and communicate findings to investigators and care teams.
• Assist in identifying trends in patient outcomes and protocol implementation.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical and research documentation, in compliance with Good Clinical Practice, FDA regulations, IRB guidelines, and institutional policies.
• Collect, organize, manage, and maintain research and clinical data.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on patient enrollment, treatment status, and protocol activities.
• Schedule patient visits, treatments, laboratory studies, imaging, and follow‑up appointments as required by clinical care plans and research protocols.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, ethical, institutional, and privacy requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, tumor boards, protocol reviews, site visits, external/internal audits by regulatory bodies, and required training activities.
• Travel may be required periodically within the United States, including attendance at investigator meetings, scientific conferences, protocol training sessions, and other research‑related meetings.
• Adhere to legal, professional, and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of 3‑5 years' nursing experience required.
• At least 3‑5 years of clinical research experience, preferably with industry‑sponsored clinical trials.
• Oncology, infusion, surgical oncology, or gynecologic oncology experience strongly preferred.
• Current, unrestricted Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification preferred.

• Knowledge of clinical research processes, patient care practices, and regulatory requirements…