Clinical Advisor

We are seeking a Clinical Advisorto support the National Institutes of Healths (NIH) world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda MD. Our NIAID professional technical and scientific support personnel are part of a preeminent team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world with groundbreaking research. Candidates will work at a prominent and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support exciting ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Accelerate your career and apply below to help us make a difference.

CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through highquality costeffective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with todays most effective evidencebased best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research microbiology and infectious disease research development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs.

Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.

• This is a direct patient care position.
• Perform history and physical examinations on patients on a research protocol with infectious and allergic diseases.
• Admit a variety of pediatric and adult patients to the NIAID Inpatient unit.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Lead patient care rounds and conferences.
• Provide guidance on NIAID and NIH policies and procedures of patient care.
• Provide appropriate patient and family counseling and education with consideration of the patients learning needs learning readiness and impediments to the process.
• Serve as role model for professional practice collaboration and communication.
• Serve as a liaison providing coordination and communication between NIH institutes and NIAID components through verbal written and formal presentations to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide backup and support to the Infectious disease consult service nurse practitioner and NIAID Ward team fellow.
• Actively participates as a member of the NIAID Ward Team taking patient care assignments in conjunction with the residents to ensure safe effective care.
• Work with and orient residentsintraining and fellows to provide care for NIAID inpatients.
• Participate in clinical practice peer reviews.
• Design implement and evaluate multidisciplinary quality improvement programs and projects.
• Collaborate with program directors and team leader to identify areas of improvement for the NIAID ward team.

• A Degree from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. The applicant must have an active current registration as a professional nurse in a state District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States.
• Must be detailoriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with nontechnical and technical staff. are consistent with those identified as the minimum requirements for the labor categories specified in the contract.
• Minimum 13 years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner or a combination of experience as an Adult or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANCC) or a combination of Adult and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certifications are required.
• Medical malpractice insurance (at the rate of $1M per occurrence and $3M aggregate) and completing the NIH Clinical Center credentialing process are required.
• Credentialing will include and is not limited to peer reference letters previous employer reference/verifications letters with adverse action statements.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Ability to lift or carry up to 100 pounds push or pull more than 45 pounds reach above shoulder level and use both hands.
• Ability to bend reach or twist repeatedly.
• Must have depth perception and correctable near vision. Able to perform repetitive activities.
• Ability to work individually or closely with others.
• May occasionally work in noisy environments.
• Will be required to assess the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves lab coats and safety glasses.

Please submit your resume online at . CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran status disability status or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal state or local law.

CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance for individuals and families FSAs HSA life and AD&D insurance short and longterm disability legal services voluntary hospital indemnity critical illness and accident insurances EAP pet insurance 401(k) with employer match and Roth option tuition and professional reimbursement public transportation support in the DMV area a referral bonus program vacation with tenurebased increases PTO 11 paid holidays paid bonding leave and paid supplemental shortterm disability.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trustlevel background check a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federallycontrolled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fullycomplete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.