Registered Nurse (O-3 Billet) Non-Supervisory - House Supervisor
Company: Department Of Homeland Security
Location: Pearsall
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (O-3 Billet) Non-Supervisory
Summary
This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and
Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office
of Deputy Assistant Director of Clinical Services. This is a
non-supervisory position.
Period of Eligibility: Submitted applications will expire after 3
months. Applicants are eligible to reapply after the period of
eligibility ends.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
10/30/2023 to 09/30/2024
* Salary
$1 - $150,000 per year
Please note that the salary is dependent on the officer's rank,
years in service, and location of duty station.
* Pay scale & grade
CC 3
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Locations
13 vacancies in the following locations:
* Eloy, AZ 1 vacancy
* Florence, AZ 2 vacancies
* Miami, FL 1 vacancy
* Jena, LA 1 vacancy
* Show more locations (6)
* Batavia, NY 1 vacancy
* Conroe, TX 1 vacancy
* Houston, TX 1 vacancy
* Pearsall, TX 2 vacancies
* Taylor, TX 2 vacancies
* Tacoma, WA 1 vacancy
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this
position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in
accordance with agency policy.
* Appointment type
Permanent -
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
0610 Nurse
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Other
* Drug test
Yes
* Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
* Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
* Announcement number
IHSC-RN-O3-NonSup-2024
* Control number
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This job is open to
* The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the
U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Applicants must be either a current USPHS Commissioned Corps
Officer or a USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate.
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Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
* Provides direct nursing care to detainees with knowledge of
nursing care principles, practices, and procedures.
* Provides nursing procedures as ordered following Lippincott
Procedure Manual after completed IHSC Registered Nurse (RN)
competency documentation on annual basis. Additionally, follows and
remains current on all applicable IHSC directive and
guidelines.
* Documents all detainee encounters using S.O.A.P.E. format,
followed by the nurse's signature and name stamp on written
documentation or by locking notes in electronic health record.
* Ability to assess patients' needs and coordinate appropriate
nursing care plan.
* Obtains medical histories on detainees; referring medical
problems identified to the physician, or Advanced Practice Provider
(APP) as appropriate.
* Demonstrates nursing triage process and screening of
detainees/residents during sick call and performs functions as
outlined in the approved IHSC Clinical Nursing Guidelines, refers
patients to higher level of care as appropriate.
* Accesses interpretation and/or translation services as needed to
ensure ability to communicate with detainees or others who are not
proficient in the English language.
* Provides daily nursing care as needed in Medical Housing Units
(MHU) and notifies physician, or APP of any abnormal findings.
* Provides care for psychiatric patients as indicated.
* Coordinates health care needs of detainees with healthcare team
and coordinates referrals to off-site providers as required.
* Provides patient teaching/training in accordance with agency
directives.
* Maintains non-involvement in the security/custody aspects of
care.
* Assists the medical provider with medical appointments by taking
the detainees vital signs, and assisting as necessary.
* Responds to emergency medical calls as assigned and provides
emergency treatment of injury or illness to detainees as
required.
* Performs orders authorized by the physician, APPs, or other
qualified health care provider.
* Ensures the medical orders are implemented in a timely
manner.
* Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in administering
medication.
* Ensures that medications prescribed are administered as ordered,
using the 6 rights of medication administration.
* Ensures all new medication orders are reviewed before
administration and acknowledged either by initials by each new
order on paper medication administration records or by
acknowledging in new electronic medication administration record.
When medication orders are signed off, initials are placed next to
the order and circled to maintain appropriate documentation.
* Maintains security when administering medications; maintain
cognizance at all times of the potential hazard of drug hoarding
and trafficking among detainees.
* Provide radiological services in accordance with nursing board
state licensure rules; these services will be to conduct
tuberculosis surveillance i.e. digital single view chest x-rays, if
applicable.
* Draws labs as requested and collects laboratory specimens.
* Administers immunizations; reads and documents immunizations
accordingly.
* Follows all IHSC Public Health, Safety, and Preparedness Unit
Directives and Guides to maintain environmental health and safety,
infection control, and all hazards emergency preparedness
daily.
* Responsible for maintenance of medical equipment and quality
control of laboratory reagent.
* Maintains medical supply stock level, may order supplies (lab and
other supplies); restocking as needed.
* Maintains non-involvement in the security/custody aspects of
care.
* Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program
policies.
* May prepare statistical information, regularly scheduled reports,
or special reports as necessary.
* Attends general/medical and Nursing Service Unit (NSU) meetings
as scheduled.
* Must be able to work rotating shifts including holidays and
weekends
* Performs as punctual and dependent employee for assigned
shifts.
* Maintains clinical professional skills via continuing education
opportunities.
* May serve at other IHSC medical facilities on temporary duty
(TDY).
* May serve as medical escort of detainees as needed for
domestic/overseas travel under direction of special operations.
* Demonstrates potential and willingness/ability to assume
increasing levels of responsibility: May be tasked to function as
Team Lead for regional projects or serves as Clinic Coordinator, if
assigned.
* Demonstrates increasing impacts at the local/regional level,
including team/unit participation.
* May participate in quality improvement or other team/unit
reviews/activities.
* Nurse demonstrates they efficiently and effectively work at
higher than their current grade.
* Engages in one or more collateral activities that contribute to
the agency/PHS mission.
* Identifies and suggests process improvement activities at local
level.
* Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
* You must successfully pass a background investigation.
* You must successfully pass a drug screen.
* Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with
Selective Service.
* Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must
meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
* Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position
(Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this
position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary
period.
* You MUST be a USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer (PHS Officer) or
Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate in order to apply for this
position. Civilian employees are NOT eligible for this
position.
Qualifications
COMPETENCIES:
* Cultural Competency.
* Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
* Active listening skills.
* Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
* Integrity/Honesty.
* Adult learner teaching skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than
30 pounds.
* Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees
or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging,
wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than
self).
* The work may necessitate some physical characteristics that will
be required when responding to an emergency situation, such as
running short distance, prolonged standing and working in an
austere environment.
* Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
Education
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
* Must be a Bachelor prepared Registered Nurse. Must be licensed by
a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,
or territory of the United States.
* Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act for the licensing state
and/or the state in which one practices nursing.
* Maintains current/documented professional license.
* Maintains current CPR/BLS certification.
* Maintains USPHS Basic Readiness status.
* Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience.
* Knowledge of a wide range of complex nursing concepts,
principles, and practices to perform nursing assessments of
considerable diversity to include mental health, medical surgical,
ambulatory and emergency nursing care.
* Professional credentials/Certification appropriate to current job
specialty.
* Knowledge of medication administration guidelines, and
pharmaceutical agents and their desired and adverse effects in
order to recognize untoward effects and take appropriate corrective
measures.
* Knowledge of managing non-compliant patients, special needs
populations, and patients with significant deficits in coping
skills, thereby requiring continuing professional clinical
support.
* Knowledge of nursing management and leadership skills.
* Knowledge of team building principles.
* Knowledge of forensic nursing concepts and principles.
* Intermediate knowledge of computerized data base, sources, and
reporting methodologies.
* Flexibility and ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules
and work requirements.
* Spanish language proficiency preferred, not required.
Additional information
The incumbent will be supervised by the Nurse Manager in
collaboration with the Health Services Administrator and Clinical
Director, with the Regional Nurse Manager as the reviewing
official.
IHSC has a multi-sector, multidisciplinary workforce of more than
1400 employees, including U.S. Public Health Service (PHS)
commissioned officers, federal civil servants, and contract staff.
The IHSC provides on-site direct patient care to ICE detainees at
22 detention facilities throughout the country and manages the
provision of off-site medical care for detainees housed in
approximately 240 additional Intergovernmental Service Agreement
(IGSA) facilities. The ICE detainee population is approximately
34,000 detainees on a daily basis, with an average length of stay
of approximately 30 days, and over 400,000 detainees annually. IHSC
also provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in
the air, on the ground, and at sea.
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* Benefits
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comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure
you meet the minimum qualification requirements. You may be
selected for an interview at the hiring authority's discretion. You
will be notified of selection or non-selection.
* Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
* Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have
access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of
position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time,
temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the
following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure
you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package. Please note that if you do not provide all required
information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be
considered for this position. A complete application includes:
U. S. Public Health Service Officers
* A copy of your certificate of investigation (located in your
eOPF).
* Cover letter, please include location preference here.
* Three professional references (i.e., name, title and contact
information).
* CV (e.g., relevant experience, education, training).
* *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports
(COER).
* Licensures, degrees, certificates.
* Indicate if you have an Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement and the
date of the end of your AP Agreement.
* For IHSC PHS officers, IHSC Recruiting requires applicants
provide a copy of your current service remaining requirement
agreement.
New Call to Active Duty
* Cover letter, please include location preference here.
* Three professional references (i.e., name, title, and contact
information)
* CV (e.g., relevant experience, education, training)
* Licensures, degrees, certificates
* U.S. Public Health Service - Appointment Board Decision
Letter/Email.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
* How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must submit the required
documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section
below.
The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM
(EST) on 09/30/2024.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing
date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information
available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be
considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email
address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your
application.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an
account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the
prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure
you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the
process.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a
previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account,
select Application Status, and click on the more information link
under the application status for this position.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by
mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human
Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at
least one day prior to the closing date for further
instructions.
Agency contact information
IHSC Recruiting
Email
Address
ERO-DRO-IHSC Public Health Service
500 12th Street SW
Washington, DC 20536
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience
and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer
those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration
and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these
steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on
USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to
your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click
"More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days
after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will
conduct a suitability/security background investigation. View more
information on applying for federal employment.
* Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Financial suitability
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
* Signature and false statements
* Privacy Act
* Social security number request
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package. Please note that if you do not provide all required
information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be
considered for this position. A complete application includes:
U. S. Public Health Service Officers
* A copy of your certificate of investigation (located in your
eOPF).
* Cover letter, please include location preference here.
* Three professional references (i.e., name, title and contact
information).
* CV (e.g., relevant experience, education, training).
* *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports
(COER).
* Licensures, degrees, certificates.
* Indicate if you have an Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement and the
date of the end of your AP Agreement.
* For IHSC PHS officers, IHSC Recruiting requires applicants
provide a copy of your current service remaining requirement
agreement.
New Call to Active Duty
* Cover letter, please include location preference here.
* Three professional references (i.e., name, title, and contact
information)
* CV (e.g., relevant experience, education, training)
* Licensures, degrees, certificates
* U.S. Public Health Service - Appointment Board Decision
Letter/Email.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
Help
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must submit the required
documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section
below.
The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM
(EST) on 09/30/2024.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing
date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information
available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be
considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email
address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your
application.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an
account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the
prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure
you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the
process.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a
previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account,
select Application Status, and click on the more information link
under the application status for this position.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by
mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human
Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at
least one day prior to the closing date for further
instructions.
Read more
Agency contact information
IHSC Recruiting
Email
Address
ERO-DRO-IHSC Public Health Service
500 12th Street SW
Washington, DC 20536
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience
and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer
those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration
and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these
steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on
USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to
your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click
"More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days
after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will
conduct a suitability/security background investigation. View more
information on applying for federal employment.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Financial suitability
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
* Signature and false statements
* Privacy Act
* Social security number request
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
10/30/2023 to 09/30/2024
* Salary
$1 - $150,000 per year
Please note that the salary is dependent on the officer's rank,
years in service, and location of duty station.
* Pay scale & grade
CC 3
* Locations
13 vacancies in the following locations:
* Eloy, AZ 1 vacancy
* Florence, AZ 2 vacancies
* Miami, FL 1 vacancy
* Jena, LA 1 vacancy
* Show more locations (6)
* Batavia, NY 1 vacancy
* Conroe, TX 1 vacancy
* Houston, TX 1 vacancy
* Pearsall, TX 2 vacancies
* Taylor, TX 2 vacancies
* Tacoma, WA 1 vacancy
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this
position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in
accordance with agency policy.
* Appointment type
Permanent -
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
0610 Nurse
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Other
* Drug test
Yes
* Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
* Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
* Announcement number
IHSC-RN-O3-NonSup-2024
* Control number
This job originated on For the full announcement and to apply,
visit Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the
job announcement will be considered.
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