The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking candidates who are looking to embark on an exciting career opportunity.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Directly supports clinical research protocols for multiple study teams, including related to study participant logistics (eg, scheduling, travel, communications, consenting, etc.). Helps support planning and implementation of clinical research protocols, including related to documentation and data management prior to, during, and after protocol activities (eg, related to electronic IRB systems, medical record systems, etc.). Utilizes the nursing process and critical nursing skills in coordinating care for individuals who are participants in the clinical trials research program. Monitors research participant responses to study and clinical treatment and reports potential adverse events to a member of the research team. Skillfully assesses complex and sensitive health education needs in individual research participant populations with like conditions, studies, or other characteristics. Provides teaching to research participants and family regarding study participation, participant's current clinical condition, and/or disease process.

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.
• Selectee(s) are required to undergo a Pre-Employment Medical Screening.
• Position requires passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.
• Position has an active professional nursing license requirement.
• Position has an education requirement. Please submit transcripts.
• This position is designated as Tier-1 Emergency Essential. See Additional Information section for specific details on this designation.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to lift and move items weighing up to 35 lbs.

Qualifications

In order to meet the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Nurse (Research Specialist), GS-0610, you must have: A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools; AND Passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN); AND 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. Additional Qualification Requirements: In addition to the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Nurse (Research Specialist), GS-0610, you must meet the Additional Qualification Requirement listed below for each grade level: GS-11: Completion of a Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; OR You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing guidance on research protocols in a clinical research environment; coordinating care for individuals who are participants in a clinical trials research program; interpreting clinical test results; maintaining an automated database management system to collect, organize, and report information on clinical trials. GS-12: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing nursing care in a clinical research environment; implementing program outreach and patient recruitment initiatives for research programs; recruiting and screening new patients and assessing their eligibility for clinical trials; and providing patient and family counseling, health education, and serving as a patient advocate. GS-13: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: planning, designing, and developing clinical research protocols; implementing treatment and research plans; managing research data collection protocols; and evaluating trends in research study outcomes and protocol compliance. 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. 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. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12518844

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: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
• Email: [email protected]