Summary This position is located in the Health Resources and Services Administration, Health Systems Bureau, Division of Transplantation, Organs Transplantation Branch. The duty location for this position is in Rockville, MD and is not eligible for remote work. Applicants please note: Additional selections may be made across the Department of Health and Human Services through this vacancy announcement. Responsibilities Nurse Consultants are a mission critical occupation for HRSA. These positions are critical in supporting Health Resources and Services Administration's nursing care and treatment for outpatient, specialty clinics, urgent care and/or emergency patients. As a Nurse Consultant, you serve the Organ Transplantation Branch, which supports the administration of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network and patient safety efforts. Your major duties and responsibilities include: Providing leadership, expert advice and consultation on a national basis specifically using expertise and knowledge in nursing, organ donation and transplantation, patient safety, public health, and specific issues and initiatives focusing on the optimal healthcare of all. Advising and recommending policy for the development and evaluation of the Branch organ donation and transplantation programmatic activities as they relate to the overall goals and objectives and work in collaboration with other Bureaus/Offices personnel to assure awareness and integration with other relevant Division, Bureau and Agency programs. Participating in the continuing evaluation of program objectives and accomplishments; providing advice on the need for new legislative authority including modifications to meet changing demands to strengthen, improve, and expand organ donation and transplantation programs; and providing authoritative advice and guidance in the day-to-day operation and execution of organ donation and transplantation programs, as well as patient safety initiatives. Participating in committees or task forces that develop new short and long-term goals, objectives, policies and plans that may have programmatic implications on the effective oversight of the OPTN or other organ donation and transplantation programs. Bringing such matters to the attention of the Branch Chief in an expeditious manner. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders (including government personnel, professional associations, and other public health entities) to assist in system improvements, identification of research, and training needs related to the goals and objectives of the Branch and Division. NOTE: Do not cut 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet ALL of the following requirements by the closing date: 06/03/2024 Do not cut 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. OPM's Basic Requirements for Nursing Series, 0610 Note: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied. You must provide an SF50 dated September 2017 or earlier that verifies you occupied a 0610 position. Education: 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. PLEASE NOTE: IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION PACKAGE BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. A COPY OF A DIPLOMA IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR EDUCATION VERIFICATION. AND Licensure: Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, they must 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. PLEASE NOTE: IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT/ACTIVE NURSING LICENSE WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION PACKAGE BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. LINKS TO WEBSITES AND DATABASES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AS DOCUMENTATION THAT YOU MEET THIS REQUIREMENT AND In addition to meeting the above requirements, in order to qualify for this position at the GS-14 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year of minimum qualifying specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-13 level in the federal service. MINIMUM QUALIFYING SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, an applicant's one full year of specialized experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful job performance. Examples of minimum qualifying specialized experience equal to the GS-13 level in the federal service include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis: Conducting clinical transplantation and patient safety research aimed at improving organ donation and transplantation programs. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. To preview the occupational assessment questionnaire, please click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12414139 Education This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades) to document that you have met the education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required prior to your starting work. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov. Additional Information HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other differences. Click here for information on "Federal hiring for individuals with disabilities". Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action. E-Verify: HRSA 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. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Creditable Service: A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for annual leave for prior work experience directly related to the duties of the position being filled. The use of this service credit is at the discretion of the selecting official and must be finalized prior to selectee's entrance on duty. For more information, please click here. Bargaining Unit: Position is in the Bargaining Unit. Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment incentives are not authorized. Student Loan Repayment Incentive: Student loan repayment incentive is not authorized.