Job Summary

The Registered Nurse provides direct care to ICE detainees, including assessments, triage, medication administration, and emergency response. Responsibilities include coordinating care, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with IHSC policies. The role requires clinical expertise, adaptability to changing schedules, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team in a detention setting. This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

Job Description

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.