Nurse Practitioner II (Radiation Oncology) - MCCRP

Job Description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Nurse Practitioner II (Radiation Oncology) in support of the Uniformed Services University, Department of Surgery’s Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP) and the Radiation Oncology clinic at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. MCCRP’s mission is to improve the diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment of DoW cancer patients through innovative translational research, evidence-based translational care, and education. Through coordination and alignment with tri-service cancer research initiatives throughout the Military Health System, the MCCRP enhances the readiness of the military, its families, and beneficiaries.

The John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed Bethesda is a modern, patient-centric, tri-service military healthcare facility. Its comprehensive core of military and civilian oncologists and other cancer-trained clinicians and researchers provide multidisciplinary cancer-care delivery and patient-family support services. Our Cancer Center, the only DoW Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System, offers its patients access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies.

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.

Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable and proficient with the content of protocols. Identifies problems in the research design or analysis methodology and trends in patient reactions to treatment. Collects, organizes, catalogs, disseminates, and maintains appropriate files of current data
• Educates patients and their families on research protocol, purpose of the research, procedures, patient responsibilities, answers questions, and discusses risks and benefits of participation.
• Develops reports and presents clinical results at local and national meetings and assist in the preparation of research articles for publication in scientific journals.
• Provides patient care including: screening, evaluating and monitoring patients. Prepares patients for office visits and invasive procedures and assists in the implementation of these procedures. Evaluates the effectiveness of pain management for individual patients and recommends changes in acute pain management.
• Provides assistance, consultation, assessment and monitoring of patients participating in or being evaluated for enrollment in project studies for actual and/or potential health problems.
• Performs examinations and screenings on participating patients and maintains records of results. Prescribes appropriate therapies within the limits established by the protocol.
• Obtains information from patients and their family/caregivers to gather appropriate data including present and past medical history and physical assessment, to be utilized for patient care and documentation for database entry. Provides patient/family counseling and education.
• Assists with the management of patient specialty clinics which may include clinic set up, booking appointments, returning phone calls and handing out appropriate program information and questionnaires.
• Provides feedback to PI to monitor the quality of patient care and issues that affect protocol adherence and program operations.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in nursing
• 6-8 years of experience
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience in oncology and radiation therapy
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary for performing clinical responsibilities related to research protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to maintain accurate and complete files.
• U.S. Citizenship required, ability to obtain and maintain a T3 secret clearance.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Nurse Practitioner License
  
  

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a hospital or clinic setting.
  
  

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $125,000- $150,000. Actual salary 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.