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Research Nurse- NIH

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom · Bethesda, MD

FULL-TIME Posted Jul 10, 2026

Job Description

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with leading medical research centers, biotechnology and pharmaceutical development companies in the world. We are seeking individuals qualified to work as a Research Nurse to support the mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NIMH.

This is a long-term contract position which offers:
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
• Optional health, vision, and dental plans
• Vacation leave as well as 10 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
• Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives

Duties Include:

-Facilitate screening patients for the projects that focus on adolescents with major depressive disorder.

-Screen for studies on Major Depression.

-Respond to parents and teens who contact NIMH expressing interest in research participation; explain the nature of the research studies; provide guidance on how to complete preliminary screening using secure, on-line methods or hardcopy responses to screening questions; provide log-in passwords and review files to ascertain that questionnaires have been completed.

- Contribute to all study related IRB and regulatory matters, including all reporting requirements (including deviations, unanticipated problems, adverse events) and report issues and variance promptly to the research team.

-Participate in direct patient care, in coordination with interdisciplinary team and specific team members to create and communicate a plan of care that balances clinical care needs with research.

- Obtain and record complete health histories and conduct physical assessments; communicate data from these and other sources.

- Manage clinical and research support activities to ensure patient safety and address the clinical needs of the patients.

- Review findings from assessments and other sources in clinical rounds

- Review charts to collect relevant clinical data such as laboratory test results and social background.

- Complete medical and psychiatric assessments of potential participants in multiple research protocols by collecting and reviewing past and present medical records and conduct interviews with research applicants and their families.

- Conduct family interviews to obtain comprehensive understanding of the care needs of the patient.

- Continually assess ongoing understanding of the research process for patients and families

Certifications & Licenses

RN License- Active and Unencumbered

CPR certification

Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution

Minimum 3 years of experience

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE

When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time.

Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren’t contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network. All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further.

As a specialty talent company, Kelly is committed to doing the right thing for our talent and clients.

We stand up for equity, inclusion, fair treatment, and opportunity for all as these build the foundation of our Talent Promise. With a focus on safety, value, well-being, investment, and opportunity, Kelly’s Talent Promise confirms our commitment to those in search of a better way to work and live and to help discover what’s next.

It is obvious things are different than they were just a few months ago. Kelly is at the forefront of ensuring the safety of our employees in this new working environment. Be well and stay strong.

You should know: Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for all job opportunities offered through Kelly Government Solutions, in accordance with the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
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