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Registered Nurse (O-3 Billet) Non-Supervisory

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Job Description

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.

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.

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 Cover Letter/Letter of Interest. Degrees. (Place under "Diploma/GED") Professional license. (If applicable) Additional professional certificates. (If applicable) Three professional references. (i.e., name, title and contact information) Official USPHS Promotion CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training. (Place under "USPHS Promotion CV") You may provide a civilian resume in addition to the USPHS Promotion CV to capture all relevant work experience. A copy of your Certificate of Investigation (located in your eOPF). *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER). (Place under "Performance Appraisal") For IHSC USPHS officers only, a copy of your current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement. Indicate if you have an Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement and the date of the end of your AP Agreement. If you do not, please submit a memo attesting to no AP in the Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement section in the documents section of application. New Call to Active Duty Cover letter/Letter of Interest. Please include location preference here. Degrees. (Place under "Diploma/GED") Professional license. (If applicable) Additional professional certificates. (If applicable) Three professional references (i.e., name, title, and contact information) CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training. (Place under "USPHS Promotion CV") U.S. Public Health Service - Appointment Board Decision Letter/Email or a screenshot of AES dashboard to the United States Public Health Service

Department Information

Agency

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Department

Department of Homeland Security

Location

Tacoma, Washington, Washington, United States

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