Senior Clinical Advisor - (Family Nurse Practitioner)

Axle • Rockville, MD

76d • $150,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Axle is seeking a driven, flexible, organized, and meticulous Senior Clinical Advisor to join our dynamic team. The Contractor(s) shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Division of Clinical Research (DCR), Intramural Clinical Management and Operations Branch (ICMOB). This role involves performing history and physical examinations of patients on research protocols, serving as a member of the NIAID Ward Team, admitting patients, and participating in clinical practice peer reviews and quality improvement programs. The advisor will also order and interpret laboratory studies, provide patient education, serve as a liaison between NIH institutes and NIAID components, and lead patient care rounds. This position offers a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range of $150,000—$165,000 USD.

Requirements

• Degree from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant is required.
• Active, current registration as a nurse practitioner in a state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States is required.
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner or a combination of experiences an Adult or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANCC or AANPCB) or a combination of Adult and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certifications.
• 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/verification letters with adverse action statements.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations of patients on a research protocol with infectious and allergic disease.
• Serve as a member of the NIAID Ward Team, working with residents-in-training and fellows to provide care for inpatients.
• Admit patients to the NIAID Inpatient unit, including pediatric and adult patients.
• Participate in clinical practice peer reviews and developing multidisciplinary quality improvement programs and projects.
• Design, implement, and evaluate multidisciplinary quality improvement programs and projects.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Provide appropriate patient and family counseling and education with consideration of the patients learning needs, learning readiness and impediments to the process.
• 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.
• Serve as role model for professional practice, collaboration, and communication.
• Lead patient care rounds and conferences.
• Provide backup and support to the Infectious disease consult service nurse practitioner and NIAID Ward team fellow.

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401K Match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare (FSA), Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK), Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP), Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree