Nurse (Clinical Research)

Summary Join one of the 24 Institutes and Centers within the NIH that provides professional Nursing. Some of the nursing positions are located within the Clinical Center, Nursing Department (CCND) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Duties The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center leads the nation in implementing a specialty practice model for Clinical Research Nursing. The GS-11, Nurse (Clinical Research) role focuses on direct patient care to research participants. The ideal candidate will have one to two years of acute care nursing experience as a registered nurse. Nurses at the Clinical Center are encouraged to be active participants in Unit Practice Councils and Shared Governance committees. CCND nurse-patient ratios are designed for optimal support of research protocols. Newly hired nurses are offered an in-depth orientation and introduction to Clinical Research Nursing role. This announcement covers vacancies in multiple units/clinics within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), OR may be filled in the Clinical Center Nursing Department with the following specialties: Specialty Inpatient Oncology Medical, Surgical Transplant Unit Oncology Medical Surgical and Pediatric Day Hospitals Specialty Ambulatory Clinics Critical Care Inpatient Pediatrics Operating Room Procedures, Vascular and Conscious Sedation (Endoscopy) Blood Services Specialties Apheresis and Donor Collection Procedures Specialty Clinical Studies Unit Neuroscience Unit, Behavioral Health, Addictions, Interventional or, PACU and more For specific unit descriptions please follow the link below: http://www.cc.nih.gov/nursing/about/patient_care_areas.html If you are selected for this position, your responsibilities will include: Providing direct patient care to patients participating in biomedical research protocols. Utilizing advanced critical thinking and nursing skills to assess, plan, perform, and evaluate nursing care for individual patients, their families and significant others, who are participants in biomedical research protocols. Providing patient-focused nursing care within the interdisciplinary team and collaborating with team members to create and communicate a plan of care that balances clinical care needs with research needs and allows for safe and effective collection of clinical research data. Exercising the full domain of practice for the specialty of clinical research nursing including providing clinical care to research participants, supporting protocol implementation, data collection, continuity of care, human subject's protection and dissemination of clinical research findings. Accurately documenting observations, identifying trends and important findings, and effectively communicating this information to the multidisciplinary research team and nursing colleagues. Functioning in the role of primary nurse, preceptor, charge nurse and protocol coordinator as needed. 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 may require selectees to pass a pre-employment medical examination. Position has a positive Nursing education and Licensure Examination Requirement. Position requires Education - please provide transcripts. Physical Requirements: Selectee may be required able to lift and move items weighing up to 35 lbs. Position designation will vary depending on which position candidate is placed. Designations are Emergency Essential and Non-Emergency Essential. The positions may require a work schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The shifts may be 12-hour, 10-hour, or 8-hour, or a combination of these, depending on the unit or clinical area. Some specialty areas may also require on-call duties. Qualifications You qualify at the GS-11 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: A. Have a graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program. 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. NOTE: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. License: B. 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. AND C. You must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) or 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: In addition, to qualify for a Nurse (Clinical Research) position at the GS-11 level, you must have at least 1 year of professional Nurse experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Providing comprehensive nursing care to patients based on the physician's medical care plan and the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient; administering oxygen, IV fluid, blood transfusions and prescribed oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications; managing nasal-pharyngeal and gastric suction as well as a variety of other drainage tubes; preparing patients for surgical and/or diagnostic procedures; setting-up, operating and monitoring specialized equipment such as cardiac monitors, respirators, defibrillators, etc, providing care in a variety of clinical settings, such as Inpatient Patient Care Units (e.g. oncology, pediatric, neurology, behavioral health), ICU, Operating Room, PACU, Donor Services, Infusion Centers and Ambulatory Clinics. OR Have completed a Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field. 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 or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. 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 application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12884338 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. Additional information Position may be either an Emergency Essential position or a Non-Emergency Essential position. Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period. NIH may repay certain outstanding Federally insured student loans to facilitate the recruitment and retention of highly qualified people. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations. A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active-duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations. If selected, you may be eligible to receive a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your services. This applies to employees paid under the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) pay systems and is at the discretion of the hiring manager. A salary above the minimum must be approved before the appointment. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Visit our Applying page for helpful information on the application process. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.