Nurse (Apheresis Research Specialist)

Duties

The duties for this Nurse (Research Specialist) position include, but not limited to the following:

Manage a cytapheresis unit and utilizing critical thinking and skills in performing cytapheresis and coordinating care for individuals who are participants in NIA cytapheresis studies.
Collaborate with the Principal Investigator (Pl) and serves as an Associate Investigator (AI) on NIA cytapheresis protocols and other NIA studies.
Guide health care staff in the execution of clinical protocols requiring cytapheresis material.
Provide expert consultation in matters related to cytapheresis and appropriately consults and collaborates with medical and interdisciplinary staff colleagues.
Ensure that the cytapheresis unit is always fully operational and that apheresis equipment is in good repair and supplies are not outdated.
Responsible for all normal donor activity, including development of donor pool through advertising, recruitment, donor assessment for eligibility based on regulations and protocol criteria.
Review records for repeat donors to ensure continued eligibility, safety, and appropriate medical follow-up, if indicated.

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.
Passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
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.
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.
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts.
The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
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.
Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
You must be able to perform strenuous physical activities, including recurring bending, walking, and lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation. You may also be exposed to infectious diseases and other occupational hazards.
This position is designated as Tier-1 Emergency Essential. See Additional Information section for specific details on this designation.

Qualifications

In order to meet the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Nurse (Research Specialist), GS-0610, you must have the following:

Basic Requirement:

Graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program. 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.