About this role
Job SummaryCorrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
QualificationsTo be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements. Basic Requirements: 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. 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. AND 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. 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: Education/Work Experience: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. OR At least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level. Some examples of qualifying experience are: Experience working with a full range of established utilization review principles and procedures required to provide integration with the comprehensive plan of care, including care parameters based upon established clinical criteria/guidelines. Experience in working with principles, methods, practices and techniques of administration and management with particular relevance to complex health facilities and public health policies, issues and practices at the Federal, state and local levels. Experience serving as a liaison with personnel at all levels of the organization on matters concerning inmate medical treatment, evaluations, and transfers. Experience maintaining information systems that will monitor all facets of medical designations and transportation processes. 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.**
Major DutiesPosition located in a Bureau of Prisons Correctional Institution. Works with the Medical Referral Centers (MRC) and field institutions to collect and provide data that will enhance appropriate and timely medical and mental health designations, allocation of institution resources by analyzing bed utilization, length of stay, and utilization of community health care resources. Serves to promote the development of goals and objectives that support the health services mission of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Develops and monitors a tracking system for MRC inpatients, outpatients, forensic studies, and inmates requiring dialysis. Completes assessment of the overall treatment plan of care, and reviews both long and short term goals to determine approximate length of stay. Prioritizes transfers based upon patient need and acuity. Assures policies and guidelines for discharge and transfer of inmates are in keeping with the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organization, the American Correctional Association, and applicable federal law. 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.RequirementsCareer Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location. See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section. Selective Service Requirement