Job: Advance Practice Nurse (Mid Level Practitioner)

Serves as an Advanced Practice Nurse in a Federal Bureau of Prisons correctional facility and is responsible for providing primary health care for federal inmates.

Primary health care will include comprehensive assessment and management of uncomplicated acute and stable chronic health problems. Emphasis will be placed on patient education, patient counseling, continuity of care, health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention and management. Patient management decisions will be made in collaboration with physicians and established clinical guidelines.

Manages the daily operation of the outpatient/inpatient departments and conducts daily sick call.

Performs comprehensive physical and psycho social assessment including health maintenance screening and risk evaluation.

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.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section
• Selective Service Requirement: Go to: https://www.sss.gov

Career 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:

• 1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
• 2. Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
• 3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP 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.

NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP or ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.

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: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.

Basic Requirements:

Education: A graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position. 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 and applicants applying for Advanced Practice Nurse positions must be licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position.

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.

Applicants who meet the Basic Requirements are qualified at the GS- 09 level.

AND

In addition to the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also have:

Education/Experience:

GS-11: Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field;

OR

At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level).

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience serving as the primary provider for routine requests for evaluation of new complaints, for routine recurring visits for chronic illnesses, and emergencies when clinically indicated.
• Experience properly interpreting prescriptions and dispensing products as prescribed. Prior to dispensing, the incumbent must recognize any common synergistic, antagonistic, and cumulative effects.
• Experience providing a wide range of emergency services including primary care for trauma and life-saving procedures.

AND

Selective Placement Factor:

Applicants applying for this position, MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. In the event you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position.

Applicants must have one of the following national board certifications:

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB):

• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-C)
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGNP-C)

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC):

• Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANP-BC)
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGPCNP-BC)
• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-BC)

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN):

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG)
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNPC)

NOTE: All applicants must electronically upload a copy of their certification for verification at the time they apply to the vacancy announcement. The documentation provided must show the expiration date of the certification. Failure to provide this documentation will result in loss of consideration for this position.

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.**

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

NOTE: This announcement establishes an open continuous public notice. Given our continuing need for Advanced Practice Nurses, we will routinely review application and refer for potential candidate's multiple times during the open period of the announcement.

All applications received will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position and grade are met. Applications that are verified to meet the basic qualification for any/all grade(s) will be referred to desire locations listed in applicant location preference and referred to the selecting officials for further review and consideration.

From that point on the selecting official determines all aspects of the hiring process. If they wish to contact, you for an interview or for selection they will do so directly. Equal consideration will be given to all applications received.

Applications received under Direct Hire public notice may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Applicants will not be rated or ranked. Veteran's Preference does NOT apply.

What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for this Position?

The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) are required:

GS-09 and GS-11:

• Skill in making diagnoses, and selecting and providing appropriate treatment for medical or surgical emergencies (life or death or sever injury), as indicated until emergency assistance arrives.
• Ability to assess a patient’s condition, and to initiate appropriate treatment.
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals to treat disease and illness, to include a knowledge of the mechanism of action, side effects, toxic nature and drug interactions of medications.
• Ability to perform and interpret diagnostic tests in order to determine therapeutic treatment plans.
• Ability to deal effectively with patients.