Clinical Health Research and Education Specialist; Nurse

Clinical Health Research and Education Specialist (Nurse)

Position: Nurse
Location: East Orange, NJ
Work Environment: Primarily remote, with possible on-site work at NJ WRIISC/EXPRT as needed
Status: Funded

Anticipated

Start Date:

September 2026

Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000

Knowesis is currently seeking a Clinical Health Research and Education Specialist (Nurse) to support the VHA Exposure-Related Care Transformation (EXPRT) Center. This position plays a key role in developing and delivering health education initiatives, coordinating implementation support, and conducting research that transforms exposure-informed care for Veterans.

The Nurse will serve as a member of a multidisciplinary research team, supporting clinical research, program evaluation, and outreach efforts. This role requires clinical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate research findings into meaningful education for Veterans, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

To be eligible, candidates must be a Registered Nurse (RN) and possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience in a similar role. Applicants must also pass a background check and VA onboarding procedures to gain access to VA systems.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop, maintain, and disseminate evidence-based health education materials using multiple formats (fact sheets, newsletters, websites, webinars, conferences).
• Lead and participate in educational initiatives designed to inform Veterans, caregivers, and healthcare providers about post-deployment health concerns.
• Conduct evaluations of education activities to measure impact and effectiveness.
• Serve as a research team member on IRB-approved protocols and quality improvement projects.
• Review and summarize Veteran medical information for research and program evaluation.
• Support multi-disciplinary projects addressing Gulf War Illness, TBI, PTSD, and other post-deployment conditions.
• Assist with the development of communication strategies to engage Veterans and providers.
• Prepare and disseminate outreach materials and best practices for exposure-informed care.
• Contribute to presentations, conference materials, and public engagement initiatives.
• Attend EXPRT weekly staff meetings and other project meetings, sharing feedback and expertise.
• Collaborate closely with the EXPRT Director and other researchers to meet program goals.
• Maintain required VHA training, including VA Privacy, Security Awareness, and Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a bachelor’s degree (minimum)
• Five (5) years of nursing experience preferred
• Experience in health education, clinical research, or public health strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Favorable background check
• Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), Basic Life Insurance, 401(k) Company Match, and Voluntary Products

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

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