Advanced Practice Nurse (Mid-Level Practitioner)
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.
- A graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position.
- Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates on Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
- 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.
- Proof of current, active, full and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse.
- 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) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGNP-C); 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) Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-BC); American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN): Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNPC).
- Copy of their certification for verification, showing the expiration date.
Nice To Haves
- Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP) eligibility.
- Commitment to improving the efficiency of the Federal government.
- Passion for the ideals of our American republic.
- Commitment to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Responsibilities
- Providing primary health care for federal inmates.
- Comprehensive assessment and management of uncomplicated acute and stable chronic health problems.
- Patient education, patient counseling, continuity of care, health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention and management.
- Managing the daily operation of the outpatient/inpatient departments.
- Conducting daily sick call.
- Performing comprehensive physical and psycho social assessment including health maintenance screening and risk evaluation.
- Maintaining security of the institution.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
- Access to a range of benefits designed to make a federal career rewarding.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
