Nurse Practitioner

The Institute of Human Virology is recruiting a NursePractitioner . The position will be based in Washington,DC providing outpatient clinical care and conducting clinicalresearch in Washington, DC with the Research Initiative inInfectious Diseases and Substance Use, a unique component of theInstitute of Human Virology at the University of Maryland School ofMedicine. The program conducts full time clinical care and researchon substance use disorder and infectious diseases, includingHepatitis C and HIV, with an interdisciplinary team of researchassistants, nurses, and physicians. Benefits Exempt Regular UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizeswellness, work/life balance, and professional development, alongwith additional exciting perks that employees cantake advantage of. This position participates in a retirementprogram (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regularstaff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personalleave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive healthinsurance; professional learning and development programs; tuitionremission for employees and their dependents at any UniversitySystem of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules andteleworking options (if applicable per job). UMB is a public university and constituent institution of theUniversity System of Maryland. All employees are expected to workprimarily physically within the State of Maryland. Primary Duties Assesses patient health and provides diagnostic and therapeuticservices. Exercises autonomy in medical decision making. Oversee the clinical research projects or clinical trials andassigned staff to ensure compliance with study protocols andoverall clinical objectives. Supports research by developingclinical research questions, conducting, and participating inresearch projects or clinical trials, and disseminating andincorporating findings into practice. Serves as a patient advocate throughout the research study orclinical trial. Develops and conducts patient and family education.Performs patient care duties including education and counselingpatients in research procedures and administer treatmentprocedures. Conducts complete medical history. Develops, recommends, modifies, and implements policies andprocedures, and/or methods of clinical research to meet changingneeds and requirements and enforces standards. Effectively executes clinical elements of research protocolconduct based on policies and procedures. Identify protocol orpatient problems, inform investigators of problems, and resolveproblems by making protocol modifications or adjustments to careplans. Perform Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health InsurancePortability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protocol development andensure compliance of research operations with protocols with allrelevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutionalpolicies. Orders, performs, supervises, and interprets biologiclaboratory and diagnostic tests, therapeutic, and correctivemeasures within the practice of area of specialization ascertified. In accordance with state guidelines, may prescribepharmacological agents and non-pharmacologic therapies duringstudies and trials. Perform other duties assigned. Qualifications Education: Master's in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Experience: Current national certification from AANPNCB orother national certifying body (requires 18 months under a NPmentor before becoming certified) is required. Certification/Licensure: NP license in Maryland andWashington, DC Licensed with specific patient population and/orspecialty area of research is required. Preferred experience with patients with substance usedisorder. Must have an interest in treatment of substance use disorder, HIV,HCV, and Must have experience and willingness to work with diverse patientpopulations and communities, including persons who inject drugs,homeless individuals, and persons identifying as LGBTQIs. Ability to network and interact, as well as support effectivepartnerships with key groups and individuals. Hiring Range Hiring Range: $126,900 - $139,000, Commensurate with educationand experience. UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforceand is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or nationalorigin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical ormental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, orany other legally protected classification. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for adisability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), duringany part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. Youmay also contact View email address on click.appcast.io Please note thatonly inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonableaccommodation will be responded to from this email address. The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discriminationin any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. 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