Advanced Practice Nurse (Employee Health Program Coordinator)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Washington, DC seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to support comprehensive medical services. You will perform medical exams, develop treatment plans, and provide expert clinical care under federal standards.

Applicants must hold a graduate nursing degree and a current license, with transcripts and credentials uploaded to the system. Expect collaboration with agency staff and patient-care responsibilities within a secure setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher-level nursing degree from an accredited program.
• Current, active professional nurse license/registration in the required jurisdiction.
• Transcript upload and credentialing documentation must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical exams and create differential diagnoses.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans based on data.
• Interpret complex medical evaluations and radiology data.
• Prescribe medical treatments as appropriate and coordinate care.
• Evaluate medical conditions in staff and maintain occupational standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medical documentation

Communication with staff

Clinical decision making

Education

Graduate nursing degree (BSN/MSN/DSN)

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, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. NOTE: ALL applicants MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, 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. If you are selected for this position, you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty. AND Licensure: Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination and applicants applying for Advance 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. This process includes validation of medical examinations, education, internship and residency. Please electronically upload these documents along with your required supporting documentation at the time you apply.

AND In addition to the Basic Requirements:

Experience

Applicants must have at least one or more full years of Advance Practice Nurse experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level.

• Experience in conducting medical exams.
• Experience in creating a medical differential diagnosis and treatment plans based on analysis of test data, laboratory data and radiological studies while considering the symptomatology of the individual.
• Experience in interpreting multifaceted independent medical evaluation involving complex disease processes.
• Experience in prescribing medical treatments.
• Experience in evaluating employees with medical conditions in positions that require occupationally specific physical requirements.
• Experience in communicating with Agency staff with regard to medical aspects of a legal case.

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.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.