New Leadership Opportunity 

Opens on USAJOBS Monday January 12th, 2026 

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/853612700.  

Talented Nurse Leaders are at the heart of our 200-bed research hospital and ambulatory care center that is designated as Magnet with Distinction.  We are eager to fill a permanent full-time GS-14 Supervisory Nurse (Magnet Program Director).  The NIH Clinical Center Nursing Department has an accredited Transition to Practice program and an extraordinary, shared governance model.  The Magnet Program Director serves as the principal advisor to the NIH Clinical Center Leadership in leading the organization's efforts to meet and sustain Magnet standards, ensuring a culture of quality, patient safety, and professional development. This position is accountable for leading change efforts in collaboration with nurse leaders and staff utilizing the ANCC Magnet framework of excellence and implement innovative staff engagement, systems and processes. Responsible for ensuring the organization meets and sustains ANCC Magnet standards, including the four core components: Transformational Leadership, Structural Empowerment, Exemplary Professional Practice, and New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements. Leads the development and submission of all necessary documentation for the Magnet application and re-designation process.  Prepares the organization for ANCC site visits. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by team members. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.

Opens January 12-21,2026 USAJOBS NIH-CC-DH-26-12803563 

We are seeking dynamic individuals with high-level knowledge and experience with executing strategic program goals and strong communication skills. Strong organization/project management and presentation skills.  Experience in nursing leadership and supervision.  In-depth knowledge of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program standards and processes. Experience leading or supporting ANCC Magnet designation or re-designation process.  BSN/MSN or MS in a related field preferred.  Applicants must have an unrestricted license in a State, territory of the U.S., the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.  Educational requirements are described in the vacancy announcement on USAJOBS. 

U.S. Citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of the announcement.  

About NIH Clinical Center Nursing Department

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the premier biomedical research center for the world. Its 27 Institutes and Centers employ approximately 18,000 employees doing a vast array of jobs, all supporting efforts for a healthy nation. For information on the NIH mission, goals, and Institutes and Centers. The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center leads the nation in implementing a specialty practice model for Clinical Research Nursing which defines the roles and contribution of nurses providing care to research participants. If you want to play a significant role supporting the vision at the Clinical Center in leading the Nation in implementing a specialty practice model for Clinical Research Nursing, then consider joining our team! http://www.cc.nih.gov/.

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