STG International is accepting resumes of qualified candidates for the Nurse Manager/Contract Coordinator 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. STG International is in an active bidding process for this position which is contingent upon STG International, Inc. being awarded the contract.

 

INTRODUCTION

The ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) exists within the organizational structure of the United

States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations

(ERO) under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The United States

Public 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 of

ICE through an integrated health care delivery system, based on nationally recognized correctional, detention and residential health care standards. The Agency is committed to providing healthcare services to protect the nation’s health, reduce global disease and provide medical support for the law enforcement mission of the safe apprehension, enforcement and removal of detained individuals involved in immigration proceedings. IHSC is committed to ensuring a system of care that is ethical, responsible, and accountable through rigorous surveillance and monitoring activities.

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges. Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting. May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies. Assesses and identifies high risk symptoms/behaviors in patients to include suicidal risk, homicidal risk, and verbally/physical difficult detainees. Assesses patient learning needs, and develops a plan of care based on identified needs. Observes, interprets and documents all pertinent patient behaviors. Demonstrates an understanding of psychiatric conditions as defined in the DSM-V in planning nursing care for patients. Must appropriately document patient/resident encounters electronically according to current standards of care using electronic health records. Performs individual and group patient education/instruction to facilitate meeting the health needs of patients and preventing disability or disease. Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and differentiates therapeutic action from social interactions. Provides supervision of Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses, as assigned. Evaluates health care needs of residents and develops nursing care plans to meet those needs. Provides assessment and treatment of residents during sick call utilizing the IHSC RN Guidelines and refers to mid-level provider and/or physician as appropriate. Provides screening of residents during intake per IHSC established policies and procedures. Obtains residents’ medical histories and appropriately refers abnormal findings or responses or stated medical problems to the physician and/ or mid-level provider. Draws labs as requested and collects laboratory specimens. Destroys and properly disposes of all sharps to include but not limited to needles and syringes according to hazardous waste, infection control and safety guidance. Assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous wastes on a regular basis as needed. Administers medications, immunizations, education or other needed treatments as ordered/recommended. Adheres to professional nursing principals, procedures and techniques for appropriate patient care and take direction from onsite administrative personnel. Adheres to medication administration guidelines, understand pharmaceutical agents and their desired effects recognize adverse effects and take appropriate corrective measures as needed. Maintains safety when dispensing medications and is continually cognizant of the potential hazards of drug hoarding and trafficking among residents. Provide patient/resident health education as appropriate. Coordinates health care needs of residents with multidisciplinary team members and coordinates referrals to off-site providers as required. Participates as member of multidisciplinary team to ensure that equipment, supplies and logs are available, correct and updated. Ensures all equipment is functional and appropriately maintained according to manufacturer’s requirements. Provides radiological services in accordance with scope of practice for practice state and IHSC Policies and Procedures. These services will be primarily to conduct tuberculosis surveillance i.e. digital single view chest x-rays. May serve as clinic coordinator to ensure effective and efficient clinical operations. May participate in peer reviews, Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance activities, Infection Control activities, investigations or other clinically significant activities onsite. Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position. Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position. Completes and passes all discipline specific competencies testing, initially and annually. Completes all initial, annual and ad hoc training as required/assigned. Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities. Adheres to, and maintains awareness of, IHSC Policies, Procedures, Directives, Operational Memoranda and accreditation standards as prescribed by ICE/IHSC. Adheres to, and participates in, IHSC’s Safety, Prevention, Infection and Control, Quality Improvement, Patient Education and other programs and collateral duties as appropriate to position. Attends and participates in general/medical staff meetings. Other duties as assigned.