We now have great opportunities to join our leadership team and contribute to our Journey to Magnet. The NIH Clinical Center, Nursing Department (CCND), Oncology and Critical Care (OCC), is seeking GS 14 Supervisory Nurse (Nurse Manager). The Nurse Manager is designated as the first-line supervisor and is charged with the responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day operations of their assigned unit.

Duties

The positions are responsible for developing a strategic plan to assure the availability of outstanding nursing services for participants in clinical research studies. Conduct performance evaluations of staff. Manages resources, staffing and supplies. Requires skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision making. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical and clinical staff, institute stakeholders and research participants. BSN/MSN or MS in a related field preferred. The National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center, leads the nation in implementing a specialty practice model for Clinical Research Nursing which defines the roles and contribution of nurses providing care to research participants. If you want to play a significant role supporting the vision at the Clinical Center in leading the Nation in implementing a specialty practice model for Clinical Research Nursing, then consider joining our team! For more information, visit http://www.cc.nih.gov/ Opportunities for the GS-14 Supervisory Nurse (Nurse Manager) positions are open in the following clinical specialty areas: 3NE Hematology, Oncology and Transplant 3NW Medical-Surgical Oncology and Immunotherapy For a specific unit description please follow the link below: http://www.cc.nih.gov/nursing/about/patient_care_areas.html#medical If you are selected for Supervisory Nurse (Nurse Manager) positions your responsibilities will include: Assessing, planning, directing, executing, and evaluating a broad program of nursing activities in administration, practice, education and research within the pediatric program of care. Developing and directing a program-based clinical management structure to assure continuity in clinical operations and research support. Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing administration and nursing practice for the pediatric clinical areas. Identifying short term and long-term program goals in conjunction with departmental objectives, organizational strategic plan and annual operating budget. Directing the development of policies. Advising nursing executive team and CC senior leadership on issues and trends and the implication for pediatric nursing operations. Continuously managing program performance to assure all research requirements and patient care needs are met. Demonstrating the synthesis of outcomes driven program performance at the unit, department, and organizational level. Monitoring and managing clinical quality, customer service, and assuring research support and operational efficiency are within budgetary requirements.

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 a Nursing License, and it is requested to upload a copy of your license with your application.
• Position requires education and it is requested to upload a copy of your transcripts with your application.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required upon selection.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to lift and move items weighing up to 35 lbs.
• This position is designated as Tier-1 Emergency Essential. See Additional Information section for specific details on this designation.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: Degree information - 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 Licensure Requirement - Must have 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; AND NCLEX-RN - You must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) or you obtained licensure before the implementation of the NCLEX-RN. Individuals who have not passed the NCLEX-RN, but meet all other qualification requirements will be subject to a comprehensive evaluation of both their education and experience prior to final appointment; Additional Qualifications You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Planning and managing care for patients in multiple clinical specialty areas; monitoring patients responses to clinical treatments and reporting potential adverse actions; managing clinical resources and support activities for a nursing program; developing the annual plan, goals, and operating budget for a nursing program; evaluating the effectiveness of a nursing program; training nursing staff in the administration of clinical programs. 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/12603896

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]