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Summary

This position is in the Diabetes Epidemiology and Clinical Research Section (DECRS), of the Phoenix Epidemiology and Clinical Research Branch (PECRB), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health (NIH). As a member of the Research/Health care term, serves as an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) performing research studies and providing health care services for research subjects, both adults and children.

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Duties

Performs comprehensive health evaluations and procedures in volunteer subjects of all ages.
Provides primary clinical contact for participants in clinical trials or treatment studies.
Works with those in charge of research clinic as an integral part of the management team.
Implements regularly scheduled quality assurance review (chart audits, peer review, etc.) and revises standards to correct system deficiencies as a result of these reviews.
Serves as a consultant and provides technical assistance to other health care providers and staff.
Develops and conducts formal education (in services) for other clinic staff (e.g., technicians, medical clerks, etc.).
Participates in interpreting, analyzing, and reporting (through professional meetings, local community meetings, and publications) research results.

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 requires a current, active, full and unrestricted license, or registration as a professional Nurse Practitioner.
Position has a positive education requirement.
The selectee must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle license.
If selected, you must pass a medical examination.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner), GS-0610-13 position you must have:

Education Requirement

Have a graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position. NOTE: Degree from a 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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Have passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

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Licensure Requirement

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 in the clinical specialty required by the position.

Additional Requirements

In addition, in order to qualify for the Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner), GS-0610-13 position you must have: At least 1 year of Nurse Practitioner experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Perform comprehensive physical assessments and patient history to determine need for medical attention and testing; Coordinate care for both adult and children patients with a focus on underserved populations; Review and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing; Research trends in patient care to develop and report new approaches and methods related to patient care and research; and Develop briefings and presentations to other medical professionals and employees.

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, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

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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 (link removed)>
Additional Information

This position is designated as a Tier 1 "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.
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.
This position may require occasional weekend hours.
A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
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.
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

The position(s) advertised in this announcement are covered by a direct hire authority. Traditional rating and ranking of applicants, including category rating, does not apply to this vacancy. You will be initially evaluated against the basic qualifications only. Qualified applicants will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines (link removed) Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions covered by a direct hire authority.

To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings by the information you provide in your application. 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 having knowledge of your past

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