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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/.
05/02/2024 to 05/06/2024
$139,395 - $181,216 per year
GS 14
2 vacancies in the following location:
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No
Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
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NIH-CC-DH-24-12390581
787784000
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration.
This GS14 Supervisory Clinical Nurse opportunity is available in the following clinical specialty area:
-3SEN Medical Oncology/ 3SE Day Hospital
-OP1Dental/OP5 ENT & Neuro/OP9 Medical Specialties/5SW Day Hospital
For a specific unit description please follow the link below: http://www.cc.nih.gov/nursing/about/patient_care_areas.html#medical
Duties:
If you are selected for this position 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 patientcare 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.
- Developing, executing and evaluating structures for learning and execution of professional development and career planning that promotes professional nursing practice in clinical research.
- Supervising clinical, administrative and clerical staff, through subordinate clinical leaders, on activities related to research protocols and specialty programs. Ensuring competency completion related to program of care. Reviewing and summarizing annual performance assessments conducted by team leaders. Making final decisions for electing and hiring staff at all levels within the program of care.
- Integrating innovative design to advance the specialty of practice of clinical research nursing and the model of care.
- Collaborating with Institute and organizational stakeholders to define major subspecialties supported by the program of care, review and plan for protocols, and evaluate progress of the research and the impact on clinical operations to suggest operational changes as needed.
- Leading department and organizational strategic initiatives, programs or committee structures. Serving as an expert resource and liaison in support of shared governance committees and goals.
- Serving as an expert resource in pediatric nursing and other health and research related issues. Networking with CC Department Heads and institute leaders to determine the need for organizational changes and improvements and formulating strategies to support these initiatives.
- Representing the pediatric program of care to external entities including, but not limited to, professional organizations, societies and other institutions. Presenting pediatric research innovations, advances in clinical specialty or unit level evidenced based practice initiatives, via publications or podium presentations.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Candidates are encouraged to submit a diversity statement describing their commitment to the promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) as evident in a track record of activities within their resume/cover letter. If invited for an interview you will be required to display your commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion such as, but not limited to, mentoring individuals from underrepresented groups, participating in mentoring programs designed to promote diversity, and DEIA related outreach activities.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
The position(s) advertised in this announcement are covered by a direct hire authority. Traditional rating and ranking of applicants, including category rating, does not apply to this vacancy. You will be initially evaluated against the basic qualifications only. Qualified applicants will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions covered by a direct hire authority.
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To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements.
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The NIH Clinical Center Nursing Department is seeking two GS 14 Supervisory Clinical Nurses (Nurse Manager): one for our 3SEN inpatient oncology unit and 3SE Day Hospital and one for OP1 Dental Clinic, OP5 ENT/Neuro Clinic, OP9 Medical Specialties Clinic and 5SW Day Hospital. 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. The position is responsible for developing a strategic plan to assure the availability of outstanding nursing services for participants in clinical research studies. The ideal candidate will possess recent leadership and management experience, 3-5 years of oncology or outpatient experience in an acute care setting. Requires skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision making, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with medical and clinical staff, institute stakeholders and research participants. BSN and a MSN or MS in a related field preferred.
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