Chief Nurse Officer

National Institutes of Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institutes of Health, in the NIH Clinical Center Nursing Department, seeks a GS-15 Chief Nurse Officer to join our leadership team at a Magnet designation facility. The role oversees complex nursing programs, strategic workforce planning, and cross-department collaboration to enhance patient care and safety.

The incumbent will lead interdisciplinary teams, work with hospital leadership, and shape nursing practice at a 200-bed research hospital and ambulatory care facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• License: active RN license from a U.S. jurisdiction.
• NCLEX-RN passage required or equivalent prior licensure.
• At least one year of professional nursing leadership experience at GS-14 level or higher.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety leadership

Workforce planning

Education

Nursing degree (BSN/MSN/ADN/Diploma)

Foreign nursing school certification (if applicable)

Job description

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. 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.

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.

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 the 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