Research Nurse (HIV Research) - NIH

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world. We are seeking a Research Nurse to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. This is an on-site position. This is a Full-Time long term contract position which offers: Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package Optional health, vision, and dental plans Paid leave (min 120 hours) as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan. Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives. Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at https://government.kellyservices.us/ TASKS/SERVICES Recruit and follow patients for clinical and basic research studies on HIV vaccines and emerging/re-emerging vaccines. Review charts to collect relevant clinical data such as laboratory test results and social background. Interview patients to obtain medical history, sexual history, medication history, history of use of substances such as alcohol and recreational drugs, previous HIV related risks factors and history of participation in other clinical research. Interpret data, responsible for recognizing results that merit prompt clinical action. - Perform physical assessments of patients, analyzes trends in patient conditions, and suggests possible alterations in treatment regimens according to research protocols. Perform protocol activities such as, study drug administration, data collection and submission, patient counseling, and physical assessment. Interpret clinical data in terms which may be understood by the patient, as well as, interpretation at a level which is conversant with other health professional including physicians. Coordinate and ensure the collection of specimens needed for all studies on patients enrolled in vaccine studies. REQUIREMENTS Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Documentation (licensure) of current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a nurse in the state of Maryland.