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 DistinctionTM. 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.
As a GS-0610-15 Chief Nurse Officer (CNO), your duties may include but are not limited to the following duties: Serves as a key member of the executive team overseeing strategic planning and program direction for Nursing. Monitors the impact of proposed personnel changes such as special pay, classification, and grading of employees, special staffing programs and upward mobility plans.
Develops and implements budget strategies to support organizational goals and needs while judicially monitoring resources and identifying cost saving opportunities. Initiates non-discriminatory practices for the Nursing Department in the recruitment, hiring and promotion of staff, fair treatment of all employees, encouragement and recognition of employee achievements, career development and full utilization of employee skills.
Coordinates the development of operational and long-range strategic plans to meet existing and potential needs and to ensure the continuous availability and growth of an engaged, highly specialized and high performing staff.
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.
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This position is with National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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