Advance Practice Nurse (Mid-Level Practitioner) Recruitment Incentive - Direct Hire

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Aliceville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as an Advanced Practice Nurse in a Federal Bureau of Prisons correctional facility and is responsible for providing primary health care for federal inmates. Primary health care will include comprehensive assessment and management of uncomplicated acute and stable chronic health problems. Emphasis will be placed on patient education, patient counseling, continuity of care, health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention and management. Patient management decisions will be made in collaboration with physicians and established clinical guidelines. Manages the daily operation of the outpatient/inpatient departments and conducts daily sick call. Performs comprehensive physical and psycho social assessment including health maintenance screening and risk evaluation. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program.
• Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
• Must be licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position.
• Must electronically upload proof of current, active, full and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse.
• GS-11: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; OR At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level).
• Experience serving as the primary provider for routine requests for evaluation of new complaints, for routine recurring visits for chronic illnesses, and emergencies when clinically indicated.
• Experience properly interpreting prescriptions and dispensing products as prescribed.
• Experience providing a wide range of emergency services including primary care for trauma and life-saving procedures.
• Must possess one of the following national board certifications: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB): Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-C) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGNP-C); OR American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC): Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANP-BC), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGPCNP-BC), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGACNP-BC), or Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-BC); OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN): Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNPC).
• Must electronically upload a copy of their certification for verification, showing the expiration date.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2027.
• Resume must support online questionnaire responses and qualification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Conditions of employment: Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP) eligibility.
• Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an Advanced Practice Nurse in a Federal Bureau of Prisons correctional facility and is responsible for providing primary health care for federal inmates.
• Provides comprehensive assessment and management of uncomplicated acute and stable chronic health problems.
• Focuses on patient education, patient counseling, continuity of care, health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention and management.
• Makes patient management decisions in collaboration with physicians and established clinical guidelines.
• Manages the daily operation of the outpatient/inpatient departments and conducts daily sick call.
• Performs comprehensive physical and psycho social assessment including health maintenance screening and risk evaluation.
• Maintains security of the institution as a correctional responsibility.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• A 30% Recruitment Incentive will be paid to selectee(s) who meets the criteria for recruitment bonuses.
• A 25% Retention Incentive may be authorized upon completion of the recruitment service agreement period.
• Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances (COLA): There is an 8.64% (of basic pay) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) authorized for FDC Honolulu, HI, and a 2.49% for MDC Guaynabo, PR.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level