Practical Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 79,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide standard patient care under the guidance of a Supervisory Clinical Nurse, assist with CPR, and document medications.

This federal role includes rotating shifts, maintaining security, and contributing to inmate healthcare and reentry programs; the posted pay range is $62,172–$78,630 per year, with USAJOBS applications closing 2026-10-13 and three openings.

Responsibilities

Provides a range of standard patient care under the guidance of a Supervisory Clinical Nurse.
Assists with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Administers and documents medications accurately according to policy/procedure and physician orders.
Assigned to rotating shifts and patient care units.
Maintains security of the institution as part of all staff responsibilities.

Job description

Practical Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

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

Key Responsibilities

Provides a range of standard patient care under the guidance of a Supervisory Clinical Nurse. Assists with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Provides first aid and assists with providing emergency medical care to inmates injured in fights and/or accidents. Administers and documents medications accurately according to policy/procedure and physician orders. Assigned to rotating shifts and patient care units.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant 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, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $62172 – $78630/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.