Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time) - Graduate School of Nursing

HJF is seeking a Nurse Practitioner I that helps with all aspects of patient care for research purposes. May work in inpatient, outpatient and research situations and performs independently or as part of a treatment team. Educates patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments, including research supplements and placebos. Conduct physical exams, orders tests and medications, and serves as a patient's primary healthcare provider. This position is part-time at 21 hours per week during the standard business day.

This position will be in support of the Graduate School of Nursing at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (Bethesda, MD). Research will be in collaboration with the cardiovascular unit of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

This position requires U.S. citizenship.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Provides support in study coordination and implementation, data and study management. Oversees the implementation, tracking, data abstraction and collection, and coordination of data reporting.
• Knowledgeable and proficient with the content of standard of care. Identifies problems in the research design, analysis, methodology and trends in patient reactions to treatment. Collects, organizes, catalogs, disseminates, and maintains appropriate files of current data.
• Assists in the development of research questions, design and methodology. Assists in writing and/or editing, organization and management of protocols. Supports protocols at Institutional Review Boards (IRBs).
• Educates patients and their families on research protocol, purpose of the research, procedures, patient responsibilities, answers questions, and discusses risks and benefits of participation. May explain Informed Consent for research protocol(s).
• Develops reports and presents clinical results at local and national meetings and assist in the preparation of research articles for publication in scientific journals.
• Provides patient care including: screening, evaluating and monitoring patients. Prepares patients for office visits and invasive procedures and assists in the implementation of these procedures.
• Provides assistance, consultation, assessment and monitoring of patients participating in or being evaluated for enrollment in research studies.
• Performs examinations and screenings on participating patients and maintains records of results. Prescribes appropriate therapies within the limits established by the protocol.
• Obtains information from patients and their family/caregivers to gather appropriate data including present and past medical history and physical assessment. Provides patient/family counseling and education.
• Assists with the management of patient specialty clinics which may include clinic set up, booking appointments, returning phone calls and handing out appropriate program information and questionnaires.
• Provides feedback to PI to monitor the quality of patient care and issues that affect protocol adherence and program operations.
• Provides emergency care and triages patients, developing processes to continually improve clinical functions, on an as needed basis.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Nurse Practitioner License in the state of Maryland.

• Preferred: Actively credentialed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Preferred: MHS Genesis access and experience.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary for performing clinical responsibilities related to research protocols.
• Ability to take initiative and develop proposal / protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to maintain accurate and complete files.
• The ability to perform venipuncture.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a T3 Secret Clearance.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to climb, pull, and lift heavy objects.

Work Environment:

• This position will take place primarily in a clinic and hospital setting.

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $44.76-$48.08. Actual hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.