Supervisor Nurse (Research Specialist)

National Institutes of Health•Montgomery County, MD

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About The Position

The Supervisor Nurse (Research Specialist) serves as the nurse manager for a cadre of research nurses supporting clinical laboratories and branches. The role assesses workload and assigns staff to clinical teams, other NIH institutes, and collaborations with outside organizations. It develops and implements policies, procedures, and competencies to improve efficiency and effectiveness; conducts staff meetings and manages communication and scheduling in partnership with key stakeholders; and supervises research nurses through mentoring, performance evaluation, and training. The position requires an accredited professional nursing education, successful completion of the NCLEX-RN, and a current, active, unrestricted professional nursing license. Candidates must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level, including leadership of nursing practice in clinical research, development of nursing policies and practice models, collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams, and coordination of nursing workloads and staffing. Employment also requires meeting federal eligibility and background requirements, a pre-employment medical examination, evidence of immunization, and the ability to lift and move items weighing up to 15 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. This is a non-emergency/teleworker-designated position. The selected employee must be available to telework or request leave during closures. Alternative work schedule flexibility may be available at the supervisor’s discretion, and a one- or two-year trial or probationary period may apply.

Requirements

Graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program; alternatively, foreign nursing school graduates must have official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.
Pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Hold a current, active, full and unrestricted professional nursing license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 level in the Federal Government, gained in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must include providing leadership and oversight for nursing practice in a clinical research environment; developing and implementing policies, procedures, competencies, and research nursing practice models; collaborating with physicians, investigators, and multidisciplinary research teams on protocols, clinical care impacts, resource needs, safety issues, and operational changes; and assessing workload and staffing needs and coordinating nursing resources.
Meet the U.S. citizenship or U.S. national requirement by the announcement closing date.
Successfully complete a background investigation and required onboarding and qualification verification.
Submit education transcripts; official transcripts are required from selectees before an official offer.
Complete a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.
Be able to lift and move items weighing up to 15 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Serve as nurse manager for research nurses supporting clinical laboratories and branches.
Assess workload and assign staff to clinical teams, other NIH institutes, and collaborations with outside organizations.
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and competencies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Conduct staff meetings and coordinate communication and scheduling with key stakeholders.
Supervise research nurses, including mentoring, performance evaluation, and training.
Collaborate with clinical and research stakeholders to support staffing and nursing operations.