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Summary 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-14 Supervisory Nurse (Magnet Program Director) 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. Responsibilities The Magnet Program Director serves as the principal advisor to the NIH Clinical Center Leadership in leading the organization's efforts to meet and sustain Magnet standards, ensuring a culture of quality, patient safety, and professional development. This position is accountable for leading change efforts in collaboration with nurse leaders and staff utilizing the ANCC Magnet framework of excellence and implement innovative staff engagement, systems and processes. Responsible for ensuring the organization meets and sustains ANCC Magnet standards, including the four core components: Transformational Leadership, Structural Empowerment, Exemplary Professional Practice, and New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements. Leads the development and submission of all necessary documentation for the Magnet application and re-designation process. Prepares the organization for ANCC site visits. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by team members. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: 1. Degree information - A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program. Note: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools; AND 2. Licensure Requirement - Must have 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 3. 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; AND 4. Additional Qualifications - You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Leading nursing organization efforts to ensure a culture of quality, patient safety, and professional development. Developing and implementing policies that represent and interpret the goals, objectives, programs, and priorities of the organization. Providing expert advice, technical assistance, and periodic reports regarding staffing, budget and human resource issues. Experience and knowledge of Magnet standards preferred. 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/12803563 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 This position is designated as an "emergency essential" position and the selected candidate will be considered an "emergency essential" employee and will be required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances (e.g., inclement weather, government closings and holidays, lapses in appropriations, non-emergency and emergency situations) for operation 24 hours a day and 365 days per year coverage. 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. 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.