Senior Clinical Advisor

We are seeking a Senior Clinical Advisor to support the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world. Candidates will work at a diverse and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Take the next big step in 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 high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based 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 diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.  

• 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 to include 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.

• 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 experience as 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.

CAMRIS International LLC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com. 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.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level 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 federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.