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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS) – Georgetown University Medical Center

Job Overview

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant holds a key position in carrying out the MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS), providing clinical research services to in a clinic setting as part of a medical team, under the supervision and direction of study Principal Investigators. They apply their considerably experience and/or specialized training to research tasks of a standardized nature in duties that include but are not limited to:

Obtains medical historical data from patientsPerforms physical and gynecological examinations and collects specimens per research protocolsAssists with participant enrollmentReviews medical recordsPerforms Fibroscan, anthropometric measurements, InBody analysis, Frailty assessment, and Pulmonary Function Tests per protocolAll trainings are provided by the study leadershipDevelops patient education materialsSupervises Medical AssistantsCoordinates sub-studies as neededOccasionally assists phlebotomists in venipuncture if needed

Work Interactions

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant directly interacts with the study participants, and collaborates with the medical team, research assistants/specialists, and the data team - as well as with Assistant Project Directors, Division Administrator, Project Director and the Principal Investigators. They coordinate with the interviewer team to schedule participant visits; and coordinate with the data team to perform data entry and edits.

Qualifications

Master's degree in nursing or Physician Assistant (PA-C)3 to 5 years of primary health care experience or 2 to 3 years as a Nurse PractitionerCurrent certification/registration with appropriate governmental agenciesExceptional interpersonal skills and detail-orientationStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work both independently and in the team

Preferred qualifications

Ability to speak, read, and write SpanishKnowledge of research methodsExperience in research protocols and quality assurance

Work Mode: On Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.