Practical Nurse (Dialysis LPN)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System in Missouri is seeking a licensed practical nurse to deliver patient care in a secure federal facility. Responsibilities include pre- and post-operative care, observation of patients, and maintaining sterile techniques.

Applicants must maintain current licensure, document care accurately, and follow medical guidelines to support inmate health and safety. The role offers federal employment with structured schedules and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Practical Nurse/Vocational Nurse license in the United States or District of Columbia, or have applied for licensure.
• All applicants must upload proof of license for verification at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative patient care.
• Observe, record, and report changes in behavior of mentally ill patients.
• Provide reassurance and encouragement to mentally ill patients.
• Assist surgeons and registered nurses in operating room activities, including passing instruments and maintaining sterile conditions.
• Set up and operate medical equipment and apparatus.

Skills

Nursing care

Sterile techniques

Medical record documentation

Education

No substitution of education for specialized experience

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:

Licensure: Candidates must be currently licensed to practice as practical or vocational nurses in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia, or must have applied for a license to practice. Applications of candidates possessing a license must be accompanied by a certified or photostatic copy of the license, a notarized statement attesting to the fact, or a citation of the license number and State issuing it.

NOTE: ALL applicants MUST submit proof of current, active and unrestricted license for verification. Your documentation MUST be uploaded at the time you apply.

Additional Requirements:

Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience: You must have at least one year of nursing experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. Qualifying experience includes nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures, performing such duties as:

• Providing pre-and post-operative patient care.
• Observing, recording, and reporting changes in behavior of mentally ill patients.
• Providing reassurance and encouragement to mentally ill patients.
• Assisting surgeons and registered nurses in operating room activities, including passing instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and draping and positioning patients.
• Setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience with performing a full range of basic nursing activities at the level of the Practical Nurse.
• Experience with communicating verbally with other members of the health care setting and in writing to complete required medical record documentation and reports on medical equipment.
• Experience with basic anatomy and physiology of the human body and knowledge of medical terminology.

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.