Chief Nurse Officer

Join the NIH Clinical Center Nursing Department (CCND). Talented Nurse Leaders are at the heart of our 200-bed research hospital and ambulatory care facility that is designated as Magnet with Distinction™. We are seeking a GS-15 Chief Nurse Officer to join our nursing leadership team. The NIH Clinical Center Nursing Department has an accredited Transition to Practice program and an extraordinary shared governance model.

As a GS-0610-15 Chief Nurse Officer (CNO), your duties may include but are not limited to the following duties:

• Serves as a key member of the executive team overseeing strategic planning and program direction for Nursing.
• Monitors the impact of proposed personnel changes such as special pay, classification, and grading of employees, special staffing programs and upward mobility plans.
• Develops and implements budget strategies to support organizational goals and needs while judicially monitoring resources and identifying cost saving opportunities.
• Initiates non-discriminatory practices for the Nursing Department in the recruitment, hiring and promotion of staff, fair treatment of all employees, encouragement and recognition of employee achievements, career development and full utilization of employee skills.
• Coordinates the development of operational and long-range strategic plans to meet existing and potential needs and to ensure the continuous availability and growth of an engaged, highly specialized and high performing staff.

You qualify at the GS-15 level if you meet the following qualification requirements:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. 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. Degree from Foreign Nursing School: 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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License: 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.

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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) full year of professional nursing experience at the GS-14 level in the federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Establishing and implementing unique and complex programs for nursing services; establishing best practices in nursing and patient care; leading and collaborating with hospital leadership to improve patient safety and to coordinate patient services; leading interdisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals; cultivating a strong workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs.
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/13076971

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.

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. | This position is designated as Tier-1 Emergency Essential. See Additional Information section for specific details on this designation. | A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection. | A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement. | If selected, you will be required to file an Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278e and OGE-278-T) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. | This report is required prior to employment and on a periodic basis during employment. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/fd.