Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse – Corrections

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System is seeking a registered nurse to join our healthcare team. This position requires a graduate or higher level nursing degree and active licensure by a state board, with eligibility for the clinical specialty as required.

Applicants must meet credentialing standards and demonstrate one year of mental health experience as Selective Placement Factor. All applicants must electronically upload proof of current license and supporting documentation at

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher level nursing degree from an accredited program in the area of expertise indicated by the position.
• Certification from foreign nursing schools is required for graduates of foreign nursing programs.
• Must have passed the NCLEX and be licensed or registered by a state, DC, Puerto Rico, or US territory for the clinical specialty.
• All applicants must electronically upload proof of current, active, full and unrestricted nursing license or registration at time of application.
• Select placement factor requires one year of experience in a mental health setting as a medical professional.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Patient assessment

Mental health care

Education

Nursing degree

Foreign nursing degree certification

Job description

The Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System is seeking a registered nurse to join our healthcare team. This position requires a graduate or higher level nursing degree and active licensure by a state board, with eligibility for the clinical specialty as required.

Applicants must meet credentialing standards and demonstrate one year of mental health experience as Selective Placement Factor. All applicants must electronically upload proof of current license and supporting documentation at