Nurse (Apheresis Research Specialist)

Summary

This position is located at the Clinical Research Core office under the National Institute on Aging's Intramural Research Program.The Clinical Research Core office is the research facility in Baltimore, Maryland that supports the Intramural Research Program (IRP) of the NIA.The NIA IRP support broad-based research focused on critical issues related to the biology of aging and age-associated diseases and disabilities. This Nurse (Research Specialist) is the official title.

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the cytapheresis unit is always fully operational and that apheresis equipment is in good repair and supplies are not outdated.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.

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. OR Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. AND Passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). AND 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. Additional Qualification Requirements: In addition to the Basic Qualification Requirements for a Nurse (Research Specialist), GS-0610, you must meet the Additional Qualification Requirement listed below for each grade level: You qualify at the GS-12 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) Performing clinical procedures, such as cytapheresis, dialysis, plasmapheresis, blood exchanges; 2) assessing research participants/patients for adverse reactions during the procedures; 3) recording clinical research data in accordance with study protocols and in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements and/or 4) educating research participants on clinical study procedures. You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying 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: 1) Performing clinical/research apheresis procedures such as cytapheresis or plasmapheresis; 2) advising on apheresis procedures for clinical trial implementation; 3) coordinating clinical research activities while ensuring regulatory compliance, participant/patient safety, and data integrity across clinical studies; and/or 4) training clinical staff on clinical research practices and protocols. 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/13033335

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.

How to apply

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