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

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Aliceville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking qualified nurses to join a secure, humane environment dedicated to public safety and reentry preparation. Candidates must meet federal nursing education, licensure, and certification requirements and upload documentation with their application.

Qualified applicants may hold an RN with a BSN or higher and must demonstrate eligibility for a US state license, including any required national board certifications.

Qualifications

• Education must be nursing degree from an accredited program.
• Licensure with NCLEX and state or territory license required.
• Advanced practice licensure may be required for certain roles.
• Documentation of current license must be uploaded with application.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary nursing care including routine evaluations and chronic care.
• Respond to emergencies and trauma when clinically indicated.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary teams and refer as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical experience

Emergency care

Credentialing documentation

Education

BSN or higher in nursing

Foreign Nursing School certification (if applicable)

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.

Basic Requirements:

Education:

A graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position. This education must have been accredited by 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 at the time the degree was obtained.

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.

Licensure:

Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination and applicants applying for Advanced Practice Nurse positions 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.

NOTE: ALL applicants MUST electronically upload proof of current, active, full and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse for verification at the time you apply.

All qualified referred candidates will undergo a credentialing process. Please electronically upload these documents along with your required supporting documentation at the time you apply.

Applicants who meet the Basic Requirements are qualified at the GS-09 level.

AND

In addition to the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also have:

Education/Experience:

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).

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• 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. Prior to dispensing, the incumbent must recognize any common synergistic, antagonistic, and cumulative effects.
• Experience providing a wide range of emergency services including primary care for trauma and life-saving procedures.

AND

Selective Placement Factor:

Applicants applying for this position, MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. In the event you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position. Applicants must have 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)

NOTE: All applicants must electronically upload a copy of their certification for verification at the time they apply to the vacancy announcement. The documentation provided must show the expiration date of the certification. Failure to provide this documentation will result in loss of consideration for this position.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2027.

Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.

See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.