Practical Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Aliceville, AL

13h

About The Position

Provides standard patient care under the guidance of a Supervisory Clinical Nurse in a correctional institution. The role includes assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, providing first aid and assisting with emergency medical care for inmates injured in fights or accidents, and accurately administering and documenting medications in accordance with policy, procedure, and physician orders. The incumbent is assigned to rotating shifts and patient care units. Maintaining institutional security is a regular and recurring responsibility that takes precedence over other duties.

Requirements

• Hold a current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a U.S. state or territory or the District of Columbia, or have applied for such a license.
• Have at least one year of nursing experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Qualifying experience must be in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility and provide practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures.
• Qualifying experience may include pre- and post-operative patient care; collecting patient information such as vital signs and blood pressure; observing, recording, and reporting patient behavior changes; and setting up medical equipment.
• Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the Selective Service requirement, if applicable.
• Satisfactorily complete required pre-employment screening, including an interview, urinalysis, physical, background investigation, and NCIC and credit checks.
• Complete the required three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course at Glynco, Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Provide standard patient care under the guidance of a Supervisory Clinical Nurse.
• Assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provide first aid and assist with emergency medical care for inmates injured in fights or accidents.
• Administer and document medications accurately according to policy, procedure, and physician orders.
• Work assigned rotating shifts and patient care units.
• Maintain institutional security as a regular and recurring responsibility, with correctional duties taking precedence over other duties.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed