Nurse (Clinical Research)

In order to qualify for a Nurse (Clinical Research), GS-0610-12/13 position, you must:

A. Have a graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, or associate degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program. NOTE: Degree from a Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

AND

B. Have 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 in the clinical specialty required by the position.

In addition to meeting the educational requirement, in order to qualify for a Nurse (Clinical Research) position at the GS-0610-12 level, you must have at least 1 year of Clinical Nurse experience equivalent to at least the GS-0610-11 level in the federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: providing clinical care to varying patient populations with complex needs; serving as nurse or coordinator for a specific population of patients; initiating appropriate referrals and coordinating routine care; assessing complex and sensitive health education needs in individual patient populations with like conditions, protocols or other characteristics.

In addition to meeting the educational requirement, in order to qualify for a Nurse (Clinical Research) position at the GS-0610-13 level, you must have at least 1 year of Clinical Nurse experience equivalent to at least the GS-0610-12 level in the federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Evaluating patient care by establishing policies, guidelines and priorities; developing plans that address patient's needs, including education, safety, comfort and spirituality; directing the delivery of nursing care for a specific patient population; and resolving uncommon patient care situations with creativity and innovation.

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/12449885