The position is located in the Office of the Clinical Director (OCD), Intramural Research Program (IRP), National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and the Diabetes Endocrinology and Obesity Branch (DEOB), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Duties

Manage several protocols simultaneously and handles a variety of study participants. Serve as the subject matter expert regarding filing and reporting requirements pertaining to the conduct of clinical research. Creatively solve clinical trial problems involving logistics, manpower, and study execution; appropriately identifies areas that need to be managed by the principal investigator (PI) or other persons within the health care team. Collect data from all relevant sources on patient reactions to therapy, treatment schedules, and changes in clinical and laboratory parameters using accepted templates or models. Responsible for the data integrity on all research subjects in order to satisfy regulatory and quality control standards. Design and use appropriate methods to collect, enter, and analyze data generated from clinical protocols including protocol termination or death dates.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Position requires the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
• Position requires Education.
• Position requires a current, active, full and unrestricted license, or registration as a professional nurse from a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Qualifications

In order to meet the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Nurse Specialist (Research), GS-0610, you must: A. have a graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program. Note: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools; AND B. passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN); AND C. possess a current, active, full and unrestricted license, or registration as a professional nurse from a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. In addition, to qualify for a Nurse Specialist (Research) position at the GS-13 level, you must have at least 1 year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: planning, designing, and developing clinical research protocols. providing specialized nursing care to patients in research environment; participating in clinical trials by implementing, coordinating complex treatment and research plans; providing patient and family education and counseling; and evaluating trends in research study outcomes and compliance, in order to contribute to the design of research studies. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12501452

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Lyubomyra Clendening
• Phone: 301-827-8117
• Email: [email protected]