Supervisory Nurse (Assistant Director of Nursing)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking government agency dedicated to fostering a secure environment and ensuring public safety. This role is perfect for a dedicated nursing professional who is passionate about preparing individuals for successful reentry into society. You will be part of a team that values comprehensive benefits and supports your career growth. Your expertise in nursing standards, patient care, and compliance will be essential in creating effective patient care programs. If you're looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Must have a current, active, unrestricted license as a professional nurse.
• At least one year of professional nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure nursing standards of patient care are developed and consistent.
• Participate in the development of patient care programs and policies.

Skills

Professional Nursing Experience

Patient Care Standards

Regulatory Compliance

Nursing Program Development

Education

Graduate or Higher Level Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

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

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Basic Requirements:

1. Education: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. 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.
2. 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.
3. Licensure: Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
4. Note: ALL applicants MUST electronically upload proof of current, active, full and unrestricted license or registration for verification at the time you apply.
5. All qualified referred candidates will undergo a credentialing process, including validation of examinations, licensure, education, internship, and residency. Please electronically upload these documents along with your required supporting documentation at the time you apply.
6. Experience: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, applicants must have at least one full year of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level. Examples include:

• Experience ensuring nursing standards of patient care and standards of nursing practice are developed and consistent with professional standards.
• Experience participating in the development of patient care programs, policies, and procedures that depict how patients' nursing care needs are assessed, evaluated, and met.
• Experience ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation agency requirements.
• Experience supervising and reviewing a nursing plan and scope of care based on a systematic plan of care delivery.

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.