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Nurse (Utilization Review Nurse)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Posted 47 days ago
On-site Federal Medical Center Carswell, TX $79K – $101K Apply by Aug 6, 2026 Nurse ESFJINFJISFJISTJ Healthcare
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Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
What You'll Do
- →This position is located in the Health Services Department of a Bureau of Prisons, Medical Referral Center (MRC), Medical Care Level 3 Facility, or Federal Correctional Complexe (FCC).
- →Serves as the Utilization Review Nurse and assists in quality improvement activities through data collection, monitoring the quality of processes that impact patient safety, appropriateness of care, and efficiency of the health care delivery system.
- →Responsible for coordination, preparation, record keeping and reporting of significant findings related to time from designation to arrival; initiation of services and consults; and review of timely care and treatment completes.
- →Responsible for the coordination, preparation, record keeping, and reporting of significant findings related to the appropriateness of medical care and communicates findings to the Utilization Review Committee.
- →Applies predetermined evidence-based criteria sets and clinical practice guidelines when reviewing patient care in an effort to ensure the delivery of standard of care to patients and reduce the risk of harm to patients.
- →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.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.
- ✓ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement.
- ✓Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
- ✓All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 4d0e449b-7c0d-4a10-8868-1c8e5832c711
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