Jobs in North Potomac, MD

Kelly Government Solutions is seeking qualified Nurse Practitioners (NP) to join the KGS team, in support of the mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position will provide direct medical care and treatment for the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) in Bethesda, Maryland. This position is Full-Time, Monday through Friday.

The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner will deliver clinical care and coordinate patient management within a multidisciplinary craniofacial/maxillofacial surgery team. Responsibilities include developing and managing comprehensive clinical care plans for research participants, leading the Craniofacial Consult service, supporting surgical procedures from pre- to post-operative phases, and collaborating with clinical and research teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform comprehensive and problem-focused history and physical exams

Coordinate consult service and team evaluations

Oversee peri-operative planning and inpatient coordination

Collaborate with research nurse, coordinator, fellows, and laboratory staff

Present patient cases at weekly team meetings

Assess family pedigrees and craniofacial anomalies

Interpret lab results and diagnostic procedures

Implement therapeutic interventions

Assist with protocol participant screening and patient recruitment

Request and summarize outside medical records

Order/perform diagnostic procedures (EMG, ECG, labs, X-rays, CT, MRI, etc.)

Prepare surgical treatment plans and case presentations

Perform minor outpatient procedures and regional anesthesia

Conduct diagnostic and therapeutic craniofacial procedures

Assist in surgeries, manage medications, and provide referrals

Counsel patients on health maintenance and conduct pre/post-op rounds

Provide on-call coverage for surgical cases (approx. 2 weeks/month)

Complete timely clinical documentation

Qualifications:

A certificate for training as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner and current or pending license in Maryland- Must be free from discipline

At least one year of experience in surgical or emergency care

Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, organizational, and time management skills

Work Schedule:

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with flexibility required for occasional after-hours work.

For consideration, submit resume.

Kelly Government Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.