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Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ)

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Posted On Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Organization Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ)
Location Woodlawn
Job Type Full-time
Address 7500 Security Blvd, Woodlawn, MD 21244
Last Date Tuesday 28th July 2026
Pay Grade GS 13

Job Description

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Offerings (CMS).. Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ).. Is hiring a NURSE (GS-0610-13) to center on clinical caliber improvement programs and initiatives that boost care through managed care and other models. This role is situated in Woodlawn, MD, at 7500 Security Blvd.

As a NURSE in the iQuality Improvement and Innovation Set, you’ll consult with health specialists and assess medical and scientific literature to enhance clinical practice and measures.

You’ll develop healthcare quality improvement policies and procedures for evaluating CMS programs, and put in place nursing care standards and clinical guidelines to refine patient outcomes and regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for an experienced registered nurse who wants to influence grade of care at a national level.

You’ll lead cross-functional teams in developing clinical quality measurement instruments applied to evaluate patient safety effectiveness. Telework is eligible as determined by agency policy, but this isn’t a remote position; steady reporting to the CMS office is required.

This announcement is open only to HHS Reemployment Priority Set (RPL) eligible candidates. Profession transition (CTAP/ICTAP) you may also register.

Salary & Compensation

Salary: $121,785 - $158,322 per year.

Qualification

Your resume (narrow to 2 pages) must evidently show how you gather these qualifications.

  • At least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized know-how equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal public sector, obtained in either the confidential or public sector, to contain: Leads or runs standard reviews to evaluate the performance, compliance and effectiveness of health care programs.
  • A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program. Accreditation must be from 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.
  • For foreign nursing degrees: Formal certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required.
  • Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
  • Must have a current, active, packed, and unrestricted license or registration as a expert nurse (RN) from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
  • Proof of license/registration must be submitted at time of submission; failure to do so will effect in an ineligible rating.
  • Transcripts are called for at time of submission (unofficial accepted; authorized needed before present).
  • Expertise can include paid and unpaid background, covering volunteer function through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps).
  • Resume must be no more than 2 pages and involve comprehensive information related to responsibilities and specialized know-how. Copying right away from the vacancy announcement without supplemental element will result in ineligible rating.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Consult with health pros and review medical and scientific literature to obtain information for improving clinical practice and measures.
  • Build health care caliber improvement policies and procedures for employ in evaluation and assessment of CMS programs designed to improve care for CMS scheme recipients and beneficiaries.
  • Develop and carry out nursing care standards and clinical guidelines for a multi-facility healthcare body, resulting in refined patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.
  • Lead a cross-functional crew in developing clinical quality measurement utilities used to evaluate the effectiveness of statewide patient safety initiatives.
  • Focus on clinical grade improvement programs and other initiatives to boost standard of care through managed care and other models.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure caliber measures align with CMS goals and regulatory conditions.

Conditions & Requirements

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to put in.
  • You’ll be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered or exempt from Selective Offering.
  • One-year probationary period may be called for.
  • Federal pay payments must be formed by straight deposit to a financial institution of your option.
  • Selectees will be verified through the DHS E-Verify System.
  • Bargaining Unit Post: Yes – American Federation of State Employees, Nearby 1923.
  • Tour of Task: Versatile.
  • Recruitment Incentive: Not cleared.
  • Relocation Incentive: Not approved.

How You Will Be Evaluated

  1. Traditional rating and ranking of submissions doesn’t register to this vacancy.
  2. Submissions will be evaluated against the core qualifications.
  3. Qualified applicants will be referred for consideration under the Office of Personnel Management direct recruit guidelines.
  4. Veterans' Preference doesn’t put in to frank take on recruitment procedures.
  5. Selections created under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil solution.
  6. Current civil offering employees would be given new appointments; benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements remain the matching.

Required Documents

  • Resume (restricted to 2 pages) showing related expertise; include letter optional. Must cover citizenship, Selective Solution registration (if relevant), perform background with begin/close dates (mm/yyyy) and hours per week, and for Federal posts, series and grade level.
  • CMS Needed Documents (e.g., SF-50, DD-214, SF-15, etc.) as suitable.
  • License/Registration: Proof of existing, active, full, and unrestricted RN license and NCLEX passage must be handed in at time of submission.
  • Transcripts (unofficial accepted at application; formal called for before provide).
  • For Commissioned Corps Officers: Dispatch 1-page span letter and 2-page skilled resume to [email protected] in lieu of putting in through the authorized submission portal.

Benefits

  • A career with the U.S. Public sector supplies employees with a finalize advantages package.
  • Eligibility for upsides depends on the type of role (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
  • Federal employees and their families have access to a span of gains designed to create your federal path rewarding.
  • Contact the hiring agency for more information on particular advantages offered.

How to Apply

  1. To register, unseal the formal submission portal and with your the official submission portal/Login.gov account. If you don’t have an account, produce one. Finish the federal submission questionnaire and attach your resume (2 pages max), license/registration, transcripts, and any CMS required documents. Make sure each operate history includes authorized post title (series and grade if Federal), duties, employer title a…

Additional Information

  • This announcement is unseal to HHS Reemployment Priority Lineup (RPL) eligible candidates ONLY.
  • Profession Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Path Transition Assistance Strategy (ICTAP) give eligible displaced federal employees with shortlisting priority. To be qualified, send in needed documentation and be rated well-qualified.
  • Additional selections may be built for alike positions across HHS within the area commuting field.
  • By registering, you concur to have your application shared with interested selecting officials at HHS.
  • Commissioned Corps Officers should email documents to [email protected] with the role announcement total in the subject line and present rank label and serial count in the body.
  • Agency contact: CMS HR Inquiries, [email protected].
  • Address: Center for Clinical Standards and Grade, 7500 Security Blvd, Woodlawn, MD 21244.
  • Workplace Flexibility: This role has a regular and recurring reporting condition to the CMS office. CMS offers adaptable functioning arrangements and alternative work schedules at manager's discretion.

About Company

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Solutions (CMS) is a federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Offerings (HHS) that administers the nation's key healthcare programs such as Medicare, Medicaid. The Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP).

The Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ) is the CMS component responsible for developing and carrying out standard improvement initiatives that affect millions of beneficiaries. This NURSE role sits within CCSQ's iQuality Improvement and Innovation Cluster, which centers on using records and evidence to drive better health outcomes.

This role straight aids CMS's mission to guarantee high-quality, safe, and effective care for scheme recipients. Operating at CMS gives the shot to shape national healthcare policy and caliber standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common applicant questions about this position, eligibility and the application process.

What does a NURSE at CMS CCSQ do everyday?
You’ll consult with health pros, review medical literature, develop quality improvement policies, and lead cross-functional teams to create clinical standard measurement resources. Your perform right away impacts the care gave to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
Can I substitute education for the specialized background need?
No, the GS-13 level calls for at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12. Education alone can’t substitute for this know-how, but you must also meet the educational need (a nursing degree from an accredited plan).
Is this role remote or telework eligible?
Telework is eligible as determined by agency policy, but this isn’t a remote post. You’ll have a steady and recurring reporting condition to the CMS office in Woodlawn, MD.
What documents must I hand in with my submission to prevent being marked ineligible?
You must hand in a resume (2 pages max), proof of your present RN license and NCLEX passage, transcripts (unofficial accepted), and any CMS needed documents such as SF-50 or DD-214 if relevant. Failure to send in license/registration at time of application will consequence in an ineligible rating.
How extended does the picking workflow grab after I register?
You can review your submission status online within 30 company days of the closing date (07/28/2026). Status updates are supplied after each pivotal stage of the routine.
Are veterans eligible for preference under this direct hire announcement?
No, Veterans' Preference doesn’t register to frank take on recruitment procedures. But, CTAP/ICTAP eligible displaced federal employees may get shortlisting priority if they’re rated well-qualified.
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