Nurse (Registered Nurse)
Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communitiesOur highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and securityThrough the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighborsLearn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/01/2023 to 09/30/2024 Salary $62,672 - $111,545 per year Pay scale & grade GS 05 - 10 Help Location Fort Devens, MA MANY vacancies Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - Travel may be required for training and/or work related issuesRelocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Registered Nurse Accelerated Promotion Program covers the 0610 series ranging from GL-05 through GL-10 grade levelsIf eligible, this enables a Registered Nurse to promote up to twice at an accelerated pace through a training programService Competitive Promotion potential 10 Job family (Series) 0610 Nurse Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Announcement number DEV- Control number Help This job is open to The public U.
SCitizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
SClarification from the agency THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO ALL U.
SCITIZENSTHIS ANNOUNCEMENT SERVES AS A PUBLIC NOTICE FOR DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITYo DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPLY ONLINEPLEASE REFER TO THE HOW TO APPLY SECTION FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONSo Duty Location:
FMC Devens, MA Videos Help Duties Registered Nurse provides direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical and institution standardsProvides nursing care of a general nature to inmates in the institution hospital/clinic, and may be provided to patients in specific areas, e.
g.
, psychiatric, operating room, orthopedics, geriatrics, etcDevelops a nursing assessment for each patient, to include planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing careMay assess and identify high risk symptoms/behaviors in patients, to include suicidal risk, homicidal risk and risk for verbal and/or physical abuseCompletes nutritional screening as part of the assessment and refers patient to a dietitian for a nutritional assessment if necessaryMonitors, evaluates and revises the plan of care as neededMay also assess and document the discharge planning needs of a patientDelegates and coordinates care based on assessmentsAlong with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institutionThe staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basisHelp Requirements Conditions of Employment U.
SCitizenship is RequiredSee Special Conditions of Employment Section Selective Service Requirement:
Go to:
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacanciesIf your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:
1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancyTo be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteriaYou must provide proof of eligibility with your application of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action formAdditional information about ICTAP eligibility is at:
Click Here The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacanciesIf your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP eligibility, you may receive selection priority if:
1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancyTo be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteriaYou must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your applicationAdditional information about CTAP eligibility is at:
Click Here Qualifications To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirementsBasic Requirements:
Education:
A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is requiredThis 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.
SDepartment of Education at the time the degree was obtainedSuperior Academic Achievement (S.
A.
A.
) applicants MUST provide a transcript in order to be considered under S.
A.
ADegree from Foreign Nursing School:
Official certification from the Commission of Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schoolsAND Licensure:
Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure ExaminationIn 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 StatesNOTE:
ALL applicants MUST electronically upload proof of current, active, full and unrestricted license or registration for verification at the time you applyAll qualified referred candidates will undergo a credentialing processThis process includes validation of examinations, licensure, education, internship and residencyPlease electronically upload these documents along with your required supporting documentation at the time you applyAND In addition to the Basic Requirements:
Education/Work
Experience:
The work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the positionAt the GS-09 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursingGS-05:
To qualify at the GS-05 (or equivalent) grade level, applicants must meet one of the following qualification requirements:
Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing with no experience; or Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and one full year of professional nursing experienceGS-07:
In addition to the above Basic Requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision; Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level); Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience; or Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational programGS-09:
In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing; or At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing programGS-10:
In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet the following requirement:
At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree or master's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing programSpecialized experience examples per grade level:
GS-05:
Experience communicating with and providing nursing services to patientsExperience applying professional nursing concepts, principles, practices and nursing standardsExperience operating medical equipmentGS-07:
Experience implementing established protocols and standing orders for handling patientsExperience providing careto patients whose conditions are characterized by extremely complex health care needsExperience recognizing life threatening emergencies and initiating immediate care until assistance is obtainedGS-09:
Experience in human behavior and the ability to communicate with and provide nursing services to patientsExperience in the techniques and the operational mechanics of medical equipmentExperience with accurately transcribing physician's orders, performing health assessments and accurately documenting in patient's medical recordExperience with pharmacology of a wide variety of drugs, dosages, routes of administration, therapeutic action, drug interactions, and adverse reactionsGS-10:
Experience in professional nursing concepts, principles, practices and nursing standards as related to medical, surgical, and mental health nursingExperience in the recognition of life-threatening emergencies and in initiating immediate care until assistance is obtained click apply for full job details Recommended Skills Electronic Medical Record Nursing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Life Support Automated External Defibrillator Basic First Aid Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
SCitizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
SClarification from the agency THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO ALL U.
SCITIZENSTHIS ANNOUNCEMENT SERVES AS A PUBLIC NOTICE FOR DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITYo DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPLY ONLINEPLEASE REFER TO THE HOW TO APPLY SECTION FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONSo Duty Location:
FMC Devens, MA Videos Help Duties Registered Nurse provides direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical and institution standardsProvides nursing care of a general nature to inmates in the institution hospital/clinic, and may be provided to patients in specific areas, e.
g.
, psychiatric, operating room, orthopedics, geriatrics, etcDevelops a nursing assessment for each patient, to include planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing careMay assess and identify high risk symptoms/behaviors in patients, to include suicidal risk, homicidal risk and risk for verbal and/or physical abuseCompletes nutritional screening as part of the assessment and refers patient to a dietitian for a nutritional assessment if necessaryMonitors, evaluates and revises the plan of care as neededMay also assess and document the discharge planning needs of a patientDelegates and coordinates care based on assessmentsAlong with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institutionThe staffs correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basisHelp Requirements Conditions of Employment U.
SCitizenship is RequiredSee Special Conditions of Employment Section Selective Service Requirement:
Go to:
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacanciesIf your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:
1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancyTo be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteriaYou must provide proof of eligibility with your application of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action formAdditional information about ICTAP eligibility is at:
Click Here The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacanciesIf your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP eligibility, you may receive selection priority if:
1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancyTo be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteriaYou must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your applicationAdditional information about CTAP eligibility is at:
Click Here Qualifications To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirementsBasic Requirements:
Education:
A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is requiredThis 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.
SDepartment of Education at the time the degree was obtainedSuperior Academic Achievement (S.
A.
A.
) applicants MUST provide a transcript in order to be considered under S.
A.
ADegree from Foreign Nursing School:
Official certification from the Commission of Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schoolsAND Licensure:
Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure ExaminationIn 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 StatesNOTE:
ALL applicants MUST electronically upload proof of current, active, full and unrestricted license or registration for verification at the time you applyAll qualified referred candidates will undergo a credentialing processThis process includes validation of examinations, licensure, education, internship and residencyPlease electronically upload these documents along with your required supporting documentation at the time you applyAND In addition to the Basic Requirements:
Education/Work
Experience:
The work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the positionAt the GS-09 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursingGS-05:
To qualify at the GS-05 (or equivalent) grade level, applicants must meet one of the following qualification requirements:
Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing with no experience; or Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and one full year of professional nursing experienceGS-07:
In addition to the above Basic Requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision; Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level); Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience; or Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational programGS-09:
In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Possession of a master's degree in professional nursing; or At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing programGS-10:
In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet the following requirement:
At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree or master's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing programSpecialized experience examples per grade level:
GS-05:
Experience communicating with and providing nursing services to patientsExperience applying professional nursing concepts, principles, practices and nursing standardsExperience operating medical equipmentGS-07:
Experience implementing established protocols and standing orders for handling patientsExperience providing careto patients whose conditions are characterized by extremely complex health care needsExperience recognizing life threatening emergencies and initiating immediate care until assistance is obtainedGS-09:
Experience in human behavior and the ability to communicate with and provide nursing services to patientsExperience in the techniques and the operational mechanics of medical equipmentExperience with accurately transcribing physician's orders, performing health assessments and accurately documenting in patient's medical recordExperience with pharmacology of a wide variety of drugs, dosages, routes of administration, therapeutic action, drug interactions, and adverse reactionsGS-10:
Experience in professional nursing concepts, principles, practices and nursing standards as related to medical, surgical, and mental health nursingExperience in the recognition of life-threatening emergencies and in initiating immediate care until assistance is obtained click apply for full job details Recommended Skills Electronic Medical Record Nursing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Life Support Automated External Defibrillator Basic First Aid Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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