Supervisory Nurse

Summary

Serves as a first-line nursing supervisor providing clinical oversight and coordination of patient care services. Assists with daily operations, staff guidance, and implementation of policies and standards in accordance with HHS regulations. Supports quality improvement efforts and promotes safe, patient-centered care through effective team collaboration.

• Provides first-line supervision and guidance to nursing and support staff.
• Assigns and reviews work to ensure safe, effective patient care delivery.
• Assists with daily unit or program operations and workflow coordination.
• Monitors compliance with HHS policies, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts performance evaluations and provides coaching and mentorship.
• Supports staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization.
• Participates in quality improvement and patient safety activities.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care services.
• Assists in implementing nursing policies, procedures, and standards of practice.

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Selectee may be subject to a probationary period.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. The agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.
A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
Confidential Financial Disclosure Form may be required.
On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Position may be subject to rotating shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Applicants must set up direct deposit so the employee can be paid.

This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

To qualify for this position, resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position. Experience includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations. All qualifying experience must be identified with duties, responsibilities, and hours per week.

A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. For foreign nursing school graduates, official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required. Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from an accredited state or territory.

Applicants must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service, either in the private or public sector, performing work such as providing direction and mentorship to subordinate staff in Nursing Services, evaluating nursing needs, and providing comprehensive nursing care.

This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.