Summary The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking candidates who are looking to embark on an exciting career opportunity in Nursing. Responsibilities As a GS-12 Nurse (Research Specialist), the incumbent would be responsible for the following duties: Serving as an independently licensed nurse, within the NHLBI Office of the Clinical Director, who participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing practices for an assigned clinical area. The incumbent collaborates with the Principal Investigator (PI) and serves as an Associate Investigator (AI) on DIR clinical research studies. The incumbent serves in a liaison capacity with the scientific professional and administrative personnel from multiple areas to coordinate research participant care and meet research goals and objectives. Contributes to discussions regarding feasibility of study implementation with a specific focus on clinical issues, available resources, study coordination, patient safety, and data quality. Identifies facilitators and barriers to study compliance. Collaborates with PIs to identify and resolve protocol implementation problems during study development; designs and participates in revising data capture forms to meet study needs. Identifies the IRB of record for each study and adheres to IRB policies, including preferred method of contact. Participates in providing timely, informative, and accurate communication to the IRB. As a GS-13 Nurse (Research Specialist), the incumbent would be responsible for the following duties: The incumbent is an independently licensed nurse who serves as a senior nurse specialist, within the NHLBI Office of the Clinical Director, who participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing practices for an assigned clinical area. Manage clinical and research support activities in order to assure patient safety, address clinical needs and assure study integrity and accurate data collection. Develops recruitment and retention plans. Assists the PI, AIs, and OCD leadership in the effective coordination of recruitment and retention efforts. Evaluates and determines resources required to implement recruitment and retention plans. Consistently recognizes physician investigators and research staff for recruitment and retention efforts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to meet the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Nurse (Research Specialist), GS-0610, you must have: 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. OR Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools; AND Passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN); AND 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. Additional Qualification Requirements: In addition to the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Nurse (Research Specialist), GS-0610, you must meet the Additional Qualification Requirement listed below for each grade level: You qualify at the GS-12 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following @types of tasks: 1. Providing direct nursing care to research participants, ensuring adherence to established clinical research protocols and standards of care. 2. Performing patient assessments, administering medications and treatments, and collecting clinical data. 3. Educating research participants and their families on study procedures, potential risks, and benefits to ensure informed consent and protocol compliance. 4. Maintaining accurate documentation of all patient care activities and reporting adverse events and protocol deviations to senior research staff in a timely manner. You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: 1. Managing the care of patients enrolled in clinical research trials by developing and implementing individualized nursing care plans based on expert assessment. 2. Serving as a key member of the research team by providing expert clinical consultation to Principal Investigators on the development, implementation, and evaluation of research protocols. 3. Developing and delivering advanced education and training to research participants, families, and junior nursing staff on intricate protocol procedures and disease processes. 4. Overseeing the quality and integrity of clinical research data by establishing and monitoring data collection procedures, ensuring compliance with GCP, federal, and institutional regulations. A combination of education and specialized experience that meets the qualification requirements for this position. 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/13013500 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 If selected, you may be covered by a bargaining unit (union). This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. 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. 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. 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. Some positions covered by this announcement are represented by a union. 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 Help Applying page for helpful information on the application process. 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. At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework compressed schedules, flexible schedules.
