Registered Nurse (O-4 Billet) - Med Surg

Company: Department Of Homeland Security
Location: El Paso
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (O-4 Billet)Summary

SPECIAL NOTE: You MUST be a USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer (PHS Officer) or Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate in order to apply for this position.

Salary: please note that the salary is dependent on the officer's rank, years in service, and location of duty station.

Please note: One position per location listed, except for those noted in parenthesis.

* Bowling Green, VA
* Conroe, TX (2)
* El Paso, TX (2)
* Eloy, AZ
* Folkston, GA
* Houston, TX
* Pearsall, TX
* Tacoma, WA
* Miami, FL (2)

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Overview

* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates

03/18/2023 to 03/17/2024


* Salary

$1 - $100,000 per year


* Pay scale & grade

CC 4


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Locations

Many vacancies in the following locations:

* Eloy, AZ


* Miami, FL


* Folkston, GA


* Conroe, TX


* Show more locations (5)
* El Paso, TX


* Houston


* Pearsall, TX


* Bowling Green, VA


* Tacoma, WA




* 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

DE-11891457-23-LBK


* Control number

713654800



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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 USPHS Officers or new Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

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Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. Provides direct nursing care to detainees with knowledge of nursing care principles, practices, and procedures.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Ability to assess patients' needs and coordinate appropriate nursing care plan.

5. Obtains medical histories on detainees; referring medical problems identified to the physician, or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) as appropriate.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Provides daily nursing care as needed in Medical Housing Units (MHU) and notifies physician, or APP of any abnormal findings.

9. Provides care for psychiatric patients as indicated.

10. Coordinates health care needs of detainees with healthcare team and coordinates referrals to off-site providers as required.

11. Provides patient teaching/training in accordance with agency directives.

12. Maintains non-involvement in the security/custody aspects of care.

13. Assists the medical provider with medical appointments by taking the detainees vital signs, and assisting as necessary.

14. Responds to emergency medical calls as assigned and provides emergency treatment of injury or illness to detainees as required.

15. Performs orders authorized by the physician, APPs, or other qualified health care provider.

16. Ensures the medical orders are implemented in a timely manner.

17. Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in administering medication.

18. Ensures that medications prescribed are administered as ordered, using the 6 rights of medication administration.

19. 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.

20. Maintains security when administering medications; maintain cognizance at all times of the potential hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking among detainees.

21. 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.

22. Draws labs as requested and collects laboratory specimens.

23. Administers immunizations; reads and documents immunizations accordingly.

24. 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.

25. Responsible for maintenance of medical equipment and quality control of laboratory reagent.

26. Maintains medical supply stock level, may order supplies (lab and other supplies); restocking as needed.

27. Maintains non-involvement in the security/custody aspects of care.

28. Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies.29. May prepare statistical information, regularly scheduled reports, or special reports as necessary.

30. Attends general/medical and Nursing Service Unit (NSU) meetings as scheduled.

31. Must be able to work rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.

32. Performs as punctual and dependent employee for assigned shifts.

33. Maintains clinical professional skills via continuing education opportunities.

34. May serve at other IHSC medical facilities on temporary duty (TDY).

35. May serve as medical escort of detainees as needed for domestic/overseas travel under direction of special operations.

36. Demonstrates leadership potential and willingness/ability to assume increasing levels of responsibility: may be tasked to function as Charge Nurse or Team Lead.

37. May participate in quality improvement or other team/unit reviews/activities.

38. Performance of complex tasks requiring developed proficiency/ higher responsibility: serves as Clinical Coordinator/Charge Nurse/Acting Nurse Manager as assigned.

39. Nurse demonstrates they efficiently and effectively work at higher than their current grade.

40. Identifies and suggests process improvement activities at local/regional level.

See additional duties in the "Additional Information" box below.

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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

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Bachelor or Masters prepared Registered Nurse; Masters preferred. Must be licensed by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territory of the United States.

2. Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act for the licensing state and/or the state in which one practices nursing.

3. Maintains current/documented professional license.

4. Maintains current CPR/BLS certification.

5. Maintains USPHS Basic Readiness status.

6. Minimum of 4 years' experience, begin graduate level education-preferred, (O-3 for two years), must have two years Registered Nurse II, Clinical Nurse Intermediate.

7. Knowledge of a wide range of nursing concepts, principles, and practices to perform nursing assessments of considerable diversity to include mental health, medical surgical, ambulatory and emergency nursing care.

8. Professional credentials/Certification appropriate to current job specialty.

9. 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.

10. Comprehensive knowledge of managing non-compliant patients, special needs populations, and patients with significant deficits in coping skills, thereby requiring continuing professional clinical support.

11. Knowledge of requirements for safety, infection control, quality assurance, maintenance of records of patients seen, statistical information gathering, etc.

12. Training methods and sufficient interpersonal skills to develop a rapport with patients and coworkers during which instructional and educational information is presented.

13. Knowledge or experience of nursing management and leadership skills.

14. Knowledge of teaching patient health education skills.

15. Knowledge of team building principles.

16. Knowledge of forensic nursing concepts and principles.

17. Advanced knowledge of computerized data base, sources, and reporting methodologies.

18. Flexibility and ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements.

19. Spanish language proficiency preferred, not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.

2. 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).

3. 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.

4. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.

Additional information

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONT'D:

41. Officers should strive for increasing impacts at the regional level: may participate in quality improvement or other regional/national reviews/activities.

42. Serves the leadership in a group/ team/committee/ branch with the potential for team leadership or management potential and/or serves as a member of a task force or similar group at/above the local/regional/Branch/ Division level.

43. Contributions to/support of a management/supervisory/technical/clinical expert/ and/or program leadership role: develops/presents at least 1 approved education offering with evaluation criteria annually; or teaches a minimum of 2 established training modules; or partner with Registered Nurse II to develop or update 2 or more patient education materials, or precept for full orientation period.

44. Participates as a primary or supportive mentor in regular one-on-one or group mentoring activities.

45. Active member at the local level in Professional, Uniformed Service and Specialty Organizations; evidence that PHS Commissioned Corps (CC)/IHSC collateral activities impact and contribute to the PHS mission at the local/regional/national level.

46. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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* Benefits

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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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* 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.
* Optional. For IHSC PHS officers, IHSC Recruiting encourages 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 03/17/2024.

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

IHSCRecruiting@ice.dhs.gov

Address

ERO-DRO-IHSC Public Health Service

500 12th Street SW

Washington, DC 20536

US

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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.
* Optional. For IHSC PHS officers, IHSC Recruiting encourages 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 03/17/2024.

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.

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Agency contact information

IHSC Recruiting

Email

IHSCRecruiting@ice.dhs.gov

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

03/18/2023 to 03/17/2024


* Salary

$1 - $100,000 per year


* Pay scale & grade

CC 4


* Locations

Many vacancies in the following locations:

* Eloy, AZ


* Miami, FL


* Folkston, GA


* Conroe, TX


* Show more locations (5)
* El Paso, TX


* Houston


* Pearsall, TX


* Bowling Green, VA


* Tacoma, WA




* 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

DE-11891457-23-LBK


* Control number

713654800



This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/713654800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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