Nurse (Clinical Research/Safety and Quality)

These nursing positions are located within the Clinical Center Nursing Department at the National Institute of Health (NIH), Clinical Center (CC), in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Safety and Quality Nurse reports directly to a Nurse Manager for a unit or clinic within the specialty area with an assignment as senior clinical expert for a designated patient population/program of care.

If you are selected for these positions your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Participates in interdepartmental projects as assigned and the primary duties are related to direct patient care. Records research data such as clinical measurements, administration of a research compound, participant responses in approved source documents i.e., the medical record, data collection sheet, etc. Supports biomedical research through detailed observation measurements, and data collection related to pertinent assessments as defined by the protocol specifications and the incumbent's expert clinical judgment. The Safety and Quality Nurse collaborates with the nurse manager and department leaders on improvement activities related to promoting patient safety and clinical quality and reducing risk, in congruence with policies, procedures and standards of practice. Provides feedback to colleagues related to identified quality improvement and patient safety issues. Plans and conducts surveillance of nursing sensitive indicators identified by CCND, NDNQI, TJC, and the program of care. Serves as safety resource for staff. Partners and consults with CCND Safety and Quality Office.