This position is located in the Obesity and Diabetes Clinical Research Section (ODCRS), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position provides nursing services for research clients undergoing clinical investigation and treatment.

Duties

As a Nurse (Clinical Research) you will: Provide comprehensive nursing care specific to clients in a clinical research setting. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate clients by taking into consideration their physical, mental, social, and spiritual and age specific needs. Perform complex and intricate procedures related to clinical research practices. Evaluate clients self-care behaviors and teaches/counsels/clients/families who have health care needs using demonstrations, handouts, audio-visual aids and other techniques that are age specific. Prepare a variety of nursing reports such as the daily nursing report, incident reports, census report, etc. Assist the scientific investigator in developing quality control measures for all research patient procedures and tests and laboratory procedures in a particular protocol.

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.
• Must have and maintain an RN, Nursing License within the U.S
• Position requires Education-please submit transcripts.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.
• This position requires the incumbent to work primarily night shift.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, walk, stand, and climb, and work in cramped positions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Position requires passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.
• Weekend hours, nights, regular or rotational shifts, holiday hours may be required. This position has on-call or call-back requirements.
• You must be able to lift and move heavy items weighing 35 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

In order to meet the Basic Qualifications Requirements for a Nurse (Clinical Research), GS-610, you must have: A. 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. Additionally, to qualify at the GS-10 level, you must meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing comprehensive nursing care to patients based on the physician's medical care plan and the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient; observing patients' conditions, assessing nursing needs, and providing required nursing care; administering prescribed oral medications, hypodermic injections and intravenous feeding; observing and recording temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration data and effects of medication; preparing patients for tests, examinations and treatment; preparing patients for surgical and/or diagnostic procedures; setting-up, operating and monitoring specialized equipment such as cardiac monitors, respirators, defibrillators, etc. AND possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program. 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/12505907

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: Joy Reding
• Email: [email protected]