Nurse (Dialysis Nurse) Job at U.S. Department of Justice in Springfield

Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons?

You can have a meaningful career with an agency that values diversity. The bureau employs individuals across various levels, from entry-level to senior management. Its mission is to protect public safety by ensuring federal offenders serve their sentences in facilities that are safe, humane, and provide reentry programs. Correctional work is performed by employees at correctional facilities regardless of their specific occupation.

Duties

Requirements

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

Qualifications

To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:

• Basic Requirements:

Education: A degree from an accredited professional nursing program (bachelor’s, associate, or diploma) recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or relevant accrediting bodies.

Foreign Nursing School: Certification from the Commission of Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for graduates from foreign schools.

Licensure: Must have passed the NCLEX and hold a current, active, unrestricted license as a professional nurse from a U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory. Applicants must upload proof of licensure when applying.

Credentialing: Qualified candidates will undergo credentialing, including validation of medical examinations, education, internship, and residency. Please upload these documents with your application.

In addition, applicants need:

• At least one year of professional nursing experience at the GS-09 level or above, with a diploma, associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in Nursing.

Examples of qualifying experience include:

• Administering various drugs, including during dialysis, with knowledge of dosages, routes, and reactions.
• Performing medical techniques involving dialysis equipment, chemical testing, cardiac monitors, suction, and oxygen devices.
• Administering IV fluids, blood products, and managing A-V fistulas for dialysis.

Experience can be paid or unpaid; provide actual time spent in activities. Your application responses determine your eligibility.

About the company

The U.S. Department of Justice, responsible for law enforcement and justice administration, oversees agencies like the FBI, U.S. Marshals, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Established in 1870, it enforces federal laws, investigates financial fraud, and manages the federal prison system.