Summary
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
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
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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 oncology 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 oncology 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 oncology 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
Conditions of Employment
- 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;
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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;
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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.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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 . Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions covered by a direct hire authority.
To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the and the , 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.
Candidates are encouraged to submit a diversity statement describing their commitment to promoting diversity, equity, 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.
Required Documents
REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS
RESUME:
Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career.
To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the r. If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position:
- Job title
- Name of employer
- Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format)
- Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
- Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable)
- Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position)
Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
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ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE:
You must submit a completed assessment questionnaire.
Unless otherwise stated, we will only use the information above to determine your qualifications. Not providing the required information may result in a determination that you do not meet minimum requirements for the position (e.g., an ineligible rating) or a lower rating.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR CAREER TRANSITION CLAIMS
Visit our websites to claim selection priority through the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
- CTAP:
- ICTAP:
Please do not submit any other supplementary documentation that is not requested of you. To protect your personal information, we will only send your resume and cover letter to the selecting official or hiring manager.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.