STG International is accepting resumes of qualified candidates for the LVN/LPN 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 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.

ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:

1. Strong oral and written communication skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills.
3. Critical thinking skills
4. 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, not

required).

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education

1. Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program located in a State, the District of

Columbia, or a U.S. territory. Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on

Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors.

2. Must have a minimum of one year of clinical provider experience in direct patient care as a

licensed Physician Assistant, or the approval of IHSC’s Medical Director based on the receiving

sites ability to mentor and teach the newly licensed provider.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

1. Must have an unrestricted, current Physician Assistant license in the state in which the duty

station is located. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately.

2. Board Certification as a Physician Assistant by the American Board of Medical Specialties

(ABMS) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

• Candidates not board certified at the time of hiring must be presented to the IHSC

Medical Director for concurrence.

• Physician Assistants not completing board certification within 18 months of hire will not

be considered qualified.

3. This position does not require privileging by IHSC.
4. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart

Association.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of and ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for

Physician Assistants to patient care.

2. Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.
3. Practical knowledge of laboratory procedures and guideline; skill in collecting a variety of

samples.

4. Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment

procedures.

5. Teaching experience acknowledging a level of expertise and capacity for developing and

accessing clinical educational programs.

6. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.
7. Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not

fluent in a language the patient understands.

8. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.
9. Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop

positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.

1. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary

environment.

1. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records,

web based training and communications.

2. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs,

specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

3. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient

medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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.

2. Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and

facility setting.

3. May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
4. May be required to see patients outside of his/her expertise but within his/her scope of

practice.

5. Completes age appropriate history and physical assessment for routine, acute, chronic and

complex medical conditions.

6. Performs physical assessments on patients, to include but not limited to gynecologic, EKGs,

and/or neurological exams.

7. Assess, treat and evaluate patients who represent with medical complaints during sick call,

walk-ins and/or chronic care clinics.

8. Provides emergency and First Aid treatment to include but not limited to suturing, when

required.

9. Performs minor surgical procedures as needed.
10. Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
11. On a weekly or as needed basis, reviews/re-evaluates cases requiring ongoing

medical/pharmaceutical intervention.

2. Complete orders recommended/authorized by the physician.
3. Plant and reads tuberculin skin test (purified protein derivative – PPD) and provides Direct

Observation Therapy (DOT) of INH/B6 to those residents requiring it.

4. Provides relevant patient health education to residents verbally and/or with handouts.
5. Documents and update medical/psychiatric Problem List in the resident’s medical record and

initiates a treatment plan.

6. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team members regarding the health care needs of the

residents and coordinate referrals to off-site providers as required.

7. Maintains safety when ordering/dispensing medications and is continually cognizant of the

potential hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking among residents.

8. Properly disposes of all sharps to include but not limited to needles and syringes according to

hazardous waste, infection control and safety guidance.

9. Assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous wastes on a regular basis as needed.
10. Collect blood, urine, sputum, culture specimens, etc. and performs laboratory analysis for

early detection of communicable and/or other contagious diseases.

1. Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to the resident’s age-specific

needs.

2. Initiate direct and indirect action to isolate and quarantine cases and provide health, safety

and treatment/management for all employees and patients at the facility when

contagious/communicable illnesses have been identified.

3. If a Short Stay Medical Health Unit is onsite, incumbent may do daily rounds on patients and

notify the Clinical Director, Staff Physician, or Clinical Services Manager of any abnormal

findings.

4. May assist with providing radiological services according to the scope of practice in the state

licensed. These services will be primarily to conduct tuberculosis surveillance i.e. digital single

view chest x-rays.

5. Consult with Clinical Services Manage, Clinical Director or staff physician for management

of complex medical conditions.

6. Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.
7. Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as

required by, and appropriate to, position.

8. Completes and passes all discipline specific competencies testing, initially and annually.
9. Completes all initial, annual and ad hoc training as required/assigned.
10. Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with

the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.

1. Adheres to, and maintains awareness of, IHSC Policies, Procedures, Directives, Operational

Memoranda and accreditation standards as prescribed by ICE/IHSC.

2. 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.

3. Attends and participates in general/medical staff meetings.
4. Other duties as assigned.

DUTY HOURS/ON-CALL REQUIREMENTS:

1. This full time position requires availability to work day and evening shifts. Availability

during weekends and holidays is also required.

2. This full time position is required to provide rotational on-call coverage and may need to

return to the facility to provide care during the coverage period.

3. IHSC operates 24/7/365; this position is required to respond during an emergency activation.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. The Department of Homeland Security’s Personnel Security Unit (PSU) must render a

Preliminary Favorable Fitness Determination to be considered a qualified candidate.

2. A Complete Favorable Fitness Determination must be rendered by PSU upon completion of

initial 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 jog

may 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 building

during an emergency (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs

significantly 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 physical

limitations.

9. Must be capable of standing on hard services (cement floors) for long periods of time.
10. This is a contract position and supervisory controls will be set forth by the Contractor. Technical oversight will be provided by the Government Technical Monitor (GTM).

 

STG International, Inc (STGi) is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission. _ _STGI OFFERS A COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, 401K WITH COMPANY MATCH AND A GENEROUS PTO POLICY.

 

STG International, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Required Skills Required Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Ability to think and reason independently, with minimal supervisory assistance.
• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in manufacturing process.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills with Microsoft Office software and Windows Operating system. Must be proficient in WORD and EXCEL.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented.
• Effective analytical and problems solving skills.
• Creative and innovative.
• Ability to communicate new concepts effectively
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks or CAD desired

 

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or AA in Engineering discipline preferred