Registered Nurse

<p>The VA Cooperative Studies Program (CSP) is part of the division of the Office of Research and Development, VA Central Office and is responsible for the planning and conducting of large multicenter controlled clinical trials (MCTs). CSP maintains a diverse portfolio of clinical research studies that seeks to provide definitive answers to important clinical questions on a national scale and on a range of diseases that affect Veterans and the nation.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>This announcement will remain open until June 26, 2026. All applications received up to 11:59p.m. EST on the date in which 100 applications is reached will receive first consideration. Additional applications will be reviewed in one week increments as requested by management. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Managing and conducting on-site monitoring visits at clinical sites to identify problems and issues, and to assess compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), study protocol, ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and all other applicable regulations governing the conduct of research. Managing and conducting remote reviews of participants' electronic medical records, electronic data capture systems or paper records provided by the site to assess compliance with CFR, study protocol and ICH GCP requirements. Reviews and evaluates study files and regulatory documents both remotely and at the site to ensure completeness and accuracy. Preparing written detailed reports after each visit or remote reviewing session for study management and key officials, identifying findings and providing recommendations for improvement. Participating in integrating monitoring plan and site performance metric team calls. Participates in other related team discussions/calls where required. Developing and delivering training on ICH GCP and regulatory requirements to site personnel. Creating presentations to facilitate education and training for team members. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Available Virtual: Not a virtual position. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in affect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption already in place. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.