NODES Research Nurse

Overview

Key Duties May Include:
 Manage Daily Operations: Oversee day-to-day activities of assigned VA studies, ensuring successful
recruitment and accurate data collection.
 Participant Interaction: Screen, recruit, and build meaningful rapport with potential study participants.
Confirm eligibility, obtain informed consent, and enroll qualified candidates while delivering an
exceptional experience at every touchpoint.
 Clinical Responsibilities: Perform a variety of study procedures, which may include physical
assessments, medical history reviews, EKGs, IV placements, titration and management of study
medications, and phlebotomy. Provide ongoing case management and participant follow-up to monitor
safety, including the determination and documentation of Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse
Events (SAEs).
 Lab Work and Biospecimen Handling: Order, collect, process biospecimens; review results; and ensure
proper handling, transport, and shipping per protocol.
 Data Collection and Documentation: Conduct study surveys, chart reviews, and study procedures while
maintaining accurate, organized documentation; including case report forms (CRFs), enrollment logs,
and participant reimbursement forms.
 Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and manage regulatory documents, including informed consent forms,
drug/device accountability logs, and regulatory binders, ensuring adherence to all local and federal
research regulations.
 Communication and Reporting: Track study progress, maintain timely communication with the
coordinating center, report adverse events, and prepare for audits. Attend required study and center
meetings.
 Collaborative Work: Partner closely with the NODES Associate Director of Operations (ADO) and Local
Site Investigator (LSI) to ensure smooth study operations, with the ability to adapt to emergent needs.
 Travel: Study visits may occur at American Lake (Lakewood) and/or Community Based Outpatient
Clinics (CBOCs), with possible occasional national travel for CSP research meetings.
 Additional Duties: Support other research tasks as assigned to advance the success of the CSP
NODES program.
NODES Research RN August 2026 2
Qualifications
Required:
 Current Washington State Nursing License
 Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred:
 Experience coordinating and executing large-scale clinical research studies
 Institutional knowledge of VA and/or CSP research operations
 Proficiency with CPRS, Joint Legacy Viewer (JLV), and/or CERNER
 Familiarity with DF Discover or other clinical trial data management systems
 Experience working with Veteran and/or underserved populations
 Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Candidates must be U.S. citizens. Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to PugNodesJobs@va.gov. Applications are accepted on a
rolling basis; materials received by September 11, 2026 will receive first consideration.