RESEARCH NURSE at the NIH!

TO APPLY: PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME AS AN ATTACHMENT IN WORD FORMAT TO WINDJ@MAIL.NIH.GOV WITH "NURSE" IN SUBJECT LINE.Kelly Services is a global leader in the staffing industry and has been in the people business since 1946. Our mission is not to be the biggest staffing company, but to be the best staffing company. In keeping with this mission we vow to provide our clients with the best candidates that the market has to offer. In a continuation of this excellence we are currently staffing for a PART-TIME RESEARCH NURSE to work onsite with the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research in Bethesda, MD; part of the National Institutes of Health.This is a long-term contract position which offers: Competitive salaryOpportunity to work at NIH, world's foremost medical research centerLearn more about what Kelly can do for you at www.kellyservices.com ORGANIZATION.National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial ResearchDivision of Intramural ResearchMolecular Physiology and Therapeutics Branch, Sjogrens Syndrome Clinic Bethesda, MD 20892 TASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall:' Practice screening patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, as per the established clinical protocol, for inclusion in, or exclusion from, the clinical studies of Sjogren's Syndrome. The incumbent's assignments will be highly focused in expert management of patients with Sjogren's Syndrome. ' Handle inquiries from referring physicians, hospital staff, and patients regarding the research protocol for which patients are recruited.' Perform protocol design, development, implementation and coordination based on concepts originated by the Principal Investigator.' Ensure protocol compliance and assist in data management, to include collecting patients' vital signs, review patient charts for applicable clinical data. ' Perform all required collection of specimens (e.g., urine, blood, saliva, sputum, hemoccult, etc.) needed to confirm study eligibility and during the study for patients accepted into the clinical protocol.' Screen and perform admission assessment and documentation of patients such that established inclusion and exclusion criteria are exactly followed. ' Perform data collection, analysis, and quality assurance ' participate in the review and enhancement of databases utilized by the study.' Perform follow up patient visit assessment and documentation. ' Coordinate with others in obtaining and maintaining informed consent/assent.' Administer protocol forms, diaries and questionnaires to include timely preparation of documents for annual review and amendments' Collect and report adverse events to the Principal Investigator and others involved in the study. ' Provide general and psychological support to patients. ' Provide patient teaching functions, to include: medication use and precautions; medical and/or disease symptom management; post-procedure care; proper procedures for collection of specimens. ' Provide services such as starting intravenous (IV) lines, providing medication, etc. to patients. ' Provide clinical assistance during biopsies and other minor procedures done in a clinic-like setting. ' Coordinate inpatient care with other departments such as: interpreters, social work, pharmacy, admissions, patient transfers. ' Assure confidentiality of all patient documents and patient-related information, and assure that all medical records are returned to the NIH Clinical Center Medical Records Department. ' Communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary protocol research team to ensure that patient management strategies are successful in meeting patient care and research needs.' Contribute to the implementation of the specific protocol and assist in managing enrolled patients.' Monitor and document responses to therapy and communicate findings to the Principal Investigator and Medically-Responsible Investigator with recommendations for appropriate intervention if necessary.' Carefully monitor treated protocol patients for the occurrence of any adverse events and assist in reporting any adverse events that may occur to all appropriate authorities.DELIVERABLES.' Work products and documents related to screening and assessing patients for protocol; collect patients' vital signs, specimens, and applicable clinical data.' Work products and documents related to protocol design, development, implementation and coordination; handle inquiries from referring physicians, hospital staff and patients.' Work products and documents related to follow up assessment and documentation; collect and report adverse events; provide general and psychological support to patients.' Computer generated work including data collection, analysis and quality assurance; review and enhance study databases.' Work products and documents related to patient teaching functions, clinical services (IV lines, medica-tions) and assistance during biopsies and other minor procedures.' Work products and documents related to obtaining informed consent/assent; administer protocol forms, diaries and questionnaires; assure confidentiality of all patient documents and information and records. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSE, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR OTHER EXPERTISE RE-QUIRED. The contractor must have:' Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred; licensure as a Registered Nurse. Must be licensed in Maryland.' Minimum of 2 years experience with clinical protocols.' Exemplary diagnostic and clinical skills.' Strong communications skills, both oral and written.' Excellent organizational and time management skills.PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.The place of performance is: NIDCR, Bethesda, MD 20892. Learn more about company