Registered Nurse

Company: STG International Inc
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: November 21, 2020

Job Description:

Correctional Medicine opening in Tacoma, Washington. This and other rn jobs brought to you by NursingJobCafe.com STG International is accepting resumes of qualified candidates for the Registered Nurse position to work full-time providing medical care to detainees in custody in support of ICE Health Service Corps at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Medical Facility. INTRODUCTION:The ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) exists within the organizational structure of the UnitedStates Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations(ERO) under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The United StatesPublic Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff and contractors comprise the healthcare professionals working together to provide quality healthcare services. IHSC serves as the medical experts for ICE for detainee health care.MISSION:IHSC's mission is to provide medical care to maintain the health of individuals in the custody ofICE through an integrated health care delivery system, based on nationally recognizedcorrectional, detention and residential health care standards. The Agency is committed toproviding healthcare services to protect the nation's health, reduce global disease and providemedical support for the law enforcement mission of the safe apprehension, enforcement andremoval of detained individuals involved in immigration proceedings. IHSC is committed toensuring a system of care that is ethical, responsible, and accountable through rigoroussurveillance and monitoring activities.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions inaccordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or grantedprivileges.2. Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline andfacility setting.3. May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies. Mustappropriately document patient/resident encounters electronically according to current standardsof care using electronic health records.4. Provides supervision of Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses, as assigned.5. Evaluates health care needs of residents and develops nursing care plans to meet those needs.6. Provides assessment and treatment of residents during sick call utilizing the IHSC RNGuidelines and refers to mid-level provider and/or physician as appropriate.7. Provides screening of residents during intake per IHSC established policies and procedures.8. Obtains residents' medical histories and appropriately refers abnormal findings or responsesor stated medical problems to the physician and/ or mid-level provider.9. Draws labs as requested and collects laboratory specimens.10. Destroys and properly disposes of all sharps to include but not limited to needles andsyringes according to hazardous waste, infection control and safety guidance.11. Assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous wastes on a regular basis as needed.12. Administers medications, immunizations, education or other needed treatments asordered/recommended.13. Adheres to professional nursing principals, procedures and techniques for appropriate patientcare and take direction from onsite administrative personnel.14. Adheres to medication administration guidelines, understand pharmaceutical agents and theirdesired effects recognize adverse effects and take appropriate corrective measures as needed.15. Maintains safety when dispensing medications and is continually cognizant of the potentialhazards of drug hoarding and trafficking among residents.16. Provide patient/resident health education as appropriate17. Coordinates health care needs of residents with multidisciplinary team members andcoordinates referrals to off-site providers as required.18. Participates as member of multidisciplinary team to ensure that equipment, supplies and logsare available, correct and updated. Ensures all equipment is functional and appropriatelymaintained according to manufacturer's requirements.19. Provides radiological services in accordance with scope of practice for practice state andIHSC Policies and Procedures. These services will be primarily to conduct tuberculosissurveillance i.e. digital single view chest x-rays.20. May serve as clinic coordinator to ensure effective and efficient clinical operations.21. May participate in peer reviews, Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance activities, InfectionControl activities, investigations or other clinically significant activities onsite.22. Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.23. Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records asrequired by, and appropriate to, position.24. Completes and passes all discipline specific competencies testing, initially and annually.25. Completes all initial, annual and ad hoc training as required/assigned.26. Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance withthe Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.27. Adheres to, and maintains awareness of, IHSC Policies, Procedures, Directives, OperationalMemoranda and accreditation standards as prescribed by ICE/IHSC.28. Adheres to, and participates in, IHSC's Safety, Prevention, Infection and Control, QualityImprovement, Patient Education and other programs and collateral duties as appropriate toposition.29. Attends and participates in general/medical staff meetings.30. Other duties as assigned.DUTY HOURS/ON-CALL REQUIREMENTS:IHSC operates 365/24/7 you may be required to respond telephonically during emergency callback roster activation.1. This full time position requires availability to work day, evening and night shifts.Availability during weekends and holidays is also required.2. On-call availability is not required for this position.SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:1. The Department of Homeland Security's Personnel Security Unit (PSU) must render aPreliminary Favorable Fitness Determination to be considered a qualified candidate.2. A Complete Favorable Fitness Determination must be rendered by PSU upon completion ofinitial and subsequent background investigations to meet the requirements of this position.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:1. Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 10 minutes and maintain balance.2. Required to respond to any medical emergency within 4 minutes, where a fast walk or jogmay be necessary to provide assistance.3. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.4. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the buildingduring an emergency (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighssignificantly more than self).5. Must be able to see, hear and smell with or without the use of aides if necessary(exceptions on a case by case basis).6. Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.7. Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.8. Must perform the duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physicallimitations.9. Must be capable of standing on hard services (cement floors) for long periods of time.ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:1. Strong oral and written communication skills.2. Excellent interpersonal skills.3. Critical thinking skills4. Cultural competency.5. Integrity and honesty.6. Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).7. Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, notrequired).REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S.Department of Education1. Graduate from an associate's or baccalaureate nursing program for Registered Nurses locatedin a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory accredited by The AccreditationCommission For Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate NursingEducation (CCNE).2. Minimum one (1) year of professional experience as a licensed registered nurse in a hospital,medical office or residential setting.REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:1. Current, full and unrestricted licensed as Registered Nurse in the state in which the dutystation is located. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately.2. This position does not require privileging by IHSC.3. 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