Senior Clinical Nurse Program Management Officer (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

Summary The incumbent serves as a Senior Clinical Nurse Program Management Officer, coordinating administrative, operational, and clinical initiatives. Responsibilities include policy development, training, process improvement, and system management for a multidisciplinary workforce. This non-supervisory position reports to the Chief Nurse. This position is only open to USPHS officers who are currently IHSC employees. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. Qualifications PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance. Required to jog/fast walk up to 1⁄4 mile. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self). Must be able to see, hear (with aids if necessary), and smell as needed. Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing. Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds. Must have the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time (6-8 hours). Must perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations. Hazardous duty assignment. Education REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Degree required: a. Bachelor's degree in nursing from a professional nursing school approved by the appropriate state accrediting agency. Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred. Qualifications, Licenses and Certifications Required: a. Must be a registered nurse licensed by a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory. b. Maintains CPR/BLS certification c. Professional credentials/certification appropriate to current job specialty recommended (e.g., CCHP). Experience Required: a. Professional clinical nursing experience: minimum of 5 years i. Two years of direct patient care (e.g. inpatient) nursing ii. Three years of leadership, management, or administrative preferred iii. One year of program management or program evaluation preferred iv. Two years of correctional healthcare experience preferred Knowledge of a wide range of complex nursing concepts, principles, and practices to perform nursing assessments of considerable diversity, including mental health, medical/surgical, ambulatory, and emergency nursing care. Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act for the licensing state or territory and the state or territory in which one practices nursing. Intermediate or advanced knowledge of common office productivity and communication software such as email, word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Knowledge of nursing management and leadership principles, including the ability to support clinical operations, guide staff, and contribute to effective program performance. Knowledge of team-building, staff development, and adult learning principles to support workforce engagement, training, and professional development. Ability to adapt to changing schedules, work requirements, priorities, and environments while maintaining effective performance. Ability to analyze and effectively communicate and report collected data, synthesize lessons learned, and develop mitigation strategies or corrective actions. Ability to assess, prioritize, plan, organize, complete multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously. Ability to independently perform the functions and duties listed above, where applicable, with minimal supervision. Advanced oral/written communication, active listening, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. A high degree of independence, initiative, and follow-through on a wide range of sensitive, complex, and program issues. Travel required at least 30% annually. How You Will Be Evaluated We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. You may be selected for an interview at the hiring authority's discretion. You will be notified of selection or non-selection. Required Documents To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position. A complete application includes: U. S. Public Health Service Officers Cover Letter/Letter of Interest. Degrees. (Place under "Diploma/GED") Professional license. (If applicable) Additional professional certificates. (If applicable) Three professional references. (i.e., name, title and contact information) Official USPHS Promotion CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training. (Place under "USPHS Promotion CV") You may provide a civilian resume in addition to the USPHS Promotion CV to capture all relevant work experience. *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER). (Place under "Performance Appraisal") A copy of your current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement. Indicate if you have an Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement and the date of the end of your AP Agreement. If you do not, please submit a memo attesting to no AP in the Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement section in the documents section of application. How to Apply To apply for this position, you must submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section below. The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/09/2026. PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.