Registered Nurse

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Neurology Unit - Bethesda, MD

Care for Patients. Advance Medical Science.

Kelly Government 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.

Make a meaningful impact at the world's largest hospital dedicated entirely to clinical research. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center supports groundbreaking biomedical discoveries by providing a safe, innovative environment where patients participate in leading-edge research studies that advance healthcare for people worldwide.

As part of a multidisciplinary team serving the NIH Intramural Research Program, you'll contribute to a mission-driven organization of more than 2,000 professionals across 30 departments. Located on the NIH campus, the Clinical Center's expansive, state-of-the-art complex spans 3.5 million square feet and brings together clinicians, researchers, and healthcare specialists dedicated to improving patient outcomes through scientific discovery.

Position Details

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• Contract length: 13 weeks with the potential for funding extension
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• Schedule: Full-time nights; 2 x 8-hour and 2 x 12-hour shifts; weekends/holidays as needed
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• Meaningful Work: This is more than a healthcare role. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of medicine while working alongside some of the nation's foremost research and healthcare professionals.
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What You'll Do

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• Provide safe, evidence-based care for patients with neurological conditions in the NIH biomedical research environment.
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• Perform neurological assessments and promptly communicate changes in consciousness, cognition, mobility, sensation, or seizure activity.
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• Implement individualized care plans and appropriate seizure, fall, aspiration, and other safety precautions.
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• Administer medications and treatments, monitor patient responses, and document care accurately.
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• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, support clinical research activities within your role, and promote continuity of care.
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• Educate and advocate for patients and caregivers throughout the care experience.
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• Follow NIH policies, Joint Commission standards, infection prevention, patient safety, confidentiality, HIPAA, and documentation requirements.
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• Float within your demonstrated competency when needed.
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Requirements

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• Education: BSN, accredited nursing diploma, or ADN from an accredited university; successfully passed NCLEX.
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• Licensure: Current, active, valid, unrestricted RN license in at least one U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
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• Certifications: Current BLS; ACLS if required
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• Experience: At least 2 years acute care hospital nursing in Medical-Surgical care; strong Neuro and seizure experience
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• Credentialing: Candidates must successfully complete NIH Clinical Center credentialing and onboarding, including verification of licensure, education, experience, clinical competency, health and immunization requirements, BLS certification, N95 fit testing, background processing, orientation, and required training. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required.
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Ready to Apply?

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Working with Kelly

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