Registered Nurse (RN #)
Company: STG International Inc
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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Job Description:
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. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers-- certification
through the American HeartAssociation. Keyphrases: correctional
medical services jobs, correctional medicine jobs, correctional
health services jobs, prison health services jobs
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