Nurse

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Clinical Standards and Quality, Survey Operations Group (SOG). .

As a Nurse, GS-0610-13, you will serve as a clinical resource in the agency's development, evaluation, review, and implementation of program operations and regulatory guidance regarding the oversight of quality and safety of Medicare and Medicaid participating health care facilities.

Conduct onsite inspections of health care delivery provided to beneficiaries to evaluate quality of care, quality of life and the provision of other services. | Provide guidance and direction on survey issues to state agency (SA) staff. | Formulate or recommends needed revisions or changes to existing program policies, criteria, standards and procedures. | Analyze statistical and historical data, claims data, and reports to assess SA effectiveness in the survey process and to recommend improvements.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from being considered further.

In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: Conducting onsite surveys or quality reviews to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of health care providers.

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, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education Requirement: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements, all candidates must have the following educational requirements: Possess 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. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION).

You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

License/Registration Requirement: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements, all candidates must possess the license/registration listed below. Proof of license/registration MUST be submitted at time of application. Failure to submit proof of license/registration at the time of application WILL result in an ineligible rating. A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional Nurse (i.e., RN) from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States..

Proof of License/Registration is required at the time of application to verify possession of the license/registration listed above. Failure to submit proof of license/registration at the time of application WILL result in an ineligible rating. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for more information.

Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12950536

You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position. | You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation. | One-year probationary period may be required. | If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. | All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. | Selective Service: Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered or exempt form Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov. | Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). | Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse (i.e., RN) from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. | As much as 80% of time may be spent in domestic travel status. Travel requirements are prescribed by the supervisor based on the needs of the region or the program. | Must have a valid driver's license from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. | Must successfully complete the Basic Long-Term Care Healthcare Facility Surveyor Training Course (BLTCC) within the first year of employment and must successfully complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT) to survey independently.