Clarification from the agency

All US Citizens (T38 or T5 Direct Hire Authority only) NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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The Clinical Analyst Research Registered Nurse serves as an integral member of the Oncology Clinical and Research Team, supporting evidence-based care, research operations, and data-driven performance improvement across the service. The nurse delivers foundational and progressively advanced research and clinical analysis skills while applying clinical judgment, protocol knowledge, and analytical expertise to ensure safe patient care, accurate data collection, and adherence to regulatory and institutional standards. The incumbent assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates clinical and research activities in alignment with age-specific considerations and established performance measures. The role is characterized by responsibility and accountability for coordinating patient education, self-management support, data integrity efforts, and customer service throughout the continuum of care. The nurse follows established policies, research protocols, regulatory requirements, and data governance standards while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to influence and improve care outcomes. Core responsibilities include ongoing knowledge development and active participation in quality improvement initiatives, research activities, analytic projects, and customer service programs.

Assigned duties, but not limited to:

• Functions as a Clinical Analyst Research Registered Nurse (RN), focusing on progressive growth, development, and increasing self-direction under close supervision.
• Maintain an advanced understanding of Oncology Research coordination including all phases of clinical trial management from study initiation through closeout.
• Provides research and data analysis at the local level to support nursing evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and service-level decision-making.
• Assists with research activities including patient screening, data collection, documentation, and adherence to approved research protocols.
• Supports coordination of research-related tasks, identifies discrepancies, and reports findings promptly and appropriately.
• Applies foundational research principles and demonstrates developing critical thinking skills within clinical research activities.
• Collects, organizes, and maintains data to support evaluation, quality initiatives, and analytic needs for the service.
• Demonstrates professionalism by promoting and aligning data management best practices, analytical initiatives, and innovation through collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinates biospecimen collection, processing documentation, storage, and shipment in accordance with study protocols.
• Participates in data analysis projects using basic qualitative and quantitative research methods such as chart reviews, interviews, surveys, site visits, observations, and statistical analysis.
• Investigates data discrepancies in a timely manner and presents findings to management with clarity and accuracy.
• Adheres to established performance metrics and collaborates with team members to identify problem areas and develop potential solutions.
• Contributes to the development of workflows, databases, and structured data collection systems to support research and operational functions.
• Provides training to research staff on relevant software programs and data management tools.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, institutional policies, and established standard operating procedures.
• Integrates nursing practice principles, research knowledge, and analytical theory into daily activities while continuing to develop technical competence and professional confidence within the practice setting.

Conditions of employment

• 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.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6); OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.)

• Minimum one year of recent Registered Nurse experience, preferably in an oncology, hematology/oncology, or cancer center clinical setting. Prior experience supporting clinical trials, including activities such as patient screening, informed consent processes, protocol implementation, documentation, and data collection in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Strong Communication and Organization skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating care for complex patients, with emphasis on patient education, safety, self-management, and satisfaction.
• Working knowledge of clinical research operations, including regulatory compliance, documentation standards, and protocol adherence.
• Experience in clinical data analysis, data validation, identifying discrepancies, and supporting quality improvement or performance improvement initiatives.
• Ability to train or educate peers on clinical workflows, research procedures, or software/data systems, demonstrating leadership and professional development skills.
• Proficiency with clinical software, databases, and data management.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.

Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following five dimensions of nursing: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence/Based Practice/Research. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

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