SUPERVISORY NURSE (SUPERVISORY CLINICAL NURSE)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System Supervisory Nurse (Supervisory Clinical Nurse) in Florence, Colorado Summary: Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors. Responsibilities: Provides nursing expertise and leadership in medical/surgical, mental health, and other specialty units throughout the institution. Responsible for the quality and appropriateness of comprehensive nursing care provided to patients. Monitors and evaluates nursing practice to promote consistency in performance and ensure safe patient care is provided. Serves as a resource person to other nursing staff. Supervises and monitors various inmate-staffed health services programs functioning within the facility. Responsible for developing and approving the quarterly nursing unit work schedule. Participates in audits, program reviews, and surveys by the institution, Bureau of Prisons, and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Assures the components of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation) are carried out by nursing staff in all areas of responsibility. Along with all other correctional institution employees, maintains security of the institution. Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is Required. Conditions of Employment include satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. Qualifications: To 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. Licensure: Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination and possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse. Education/Work Experience: 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-10 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree from a professional nursing educational program. Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application. Additional Information: This position IS NOT included in the bargaining unit. The representative rate for this position is $81,796 per annum ($39.19 per hour). Further employment consideration will not be extended if the applicant fails to complete the examination or fails to achieve a passing score. The Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr