Akicita Federal is hiring for our nursing and allied health services contract at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland research hospital (200 inpatient beds, 3 day hospitals, 13 outpatient clinics). Clinical Center clinicians practice clinical research care: complex, comprehensive care for patients participating in NIH research protocols, in a Magnet-recognized organization dedicated to ensuring Excellence in Research Care.
The Neurology unit (NINDS research program) cares for patients with seizure disorders and complex neurological conditions, including EMU-style monitoring.
Current NIH openings for this unit have required two (2) years of acute care Medical-Surgical experience with strong neurology and seizure management experience.
What you will do:
- Deliver safe, protocol-informed care and maintain the integrity of research procedures and the accuracy of research data collection
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record
- Perform focused neurological assessments and continuous seizure precautions/monitoring
- Respond to seizure events per protocol and document precisely for research correlation
- Collaborate with NIH investigators, fellows, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Support informed consent and educate patients and families participating in research protocols
Assignment: Contract assignment at the NIH Clinical Center (9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD). Assignment lengths vary by position, commonly 13-week contracts, with some roles approved for 52 weeks with potential extension based on contract need. Schedules vary by unit and may include weekends and federal holidays; your recruiter will confirm the current length, schedule, and compensation for this position.
Federal contract conditions of employment (per the contract Performance Work Statement):
- Only U.S. citizens and Green Card holders may perform services under this contract
- Federal background investigation required: fingerprinting and Standard Form 85/85-P (National Agency Check); NIH security in-processing and photo ID badge
- Health and immunization clearance before start and annually thereafter: proof of MMR and varicella immunity, hepatitis B vaccination (or signed declination), annual influenza vaccination, TB screening (TST/IGRA), Tdap encouraged, and N95 respirator fit testing
- Required NIH trainings: information security awareness before start; HIPAA privacy and security training within 30 days; annual refreshers
- Licenses and certifications must remain current, active, valid, and unrestricted at all times while performing services
- Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively and basic computer literacy are required for all positions
- The NIH campus is tobacco-free
Akicita Cyber LLC (dba Akicita Federal) is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) and SBA 8(a) federal contractor. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer: all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our recruiting team.
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