What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider position at Department Of Homeland Security?
Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)
Job Summary:
This position requires a physician assistant or nurse practitioner to provide high-quality healthcare services to detainees at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, analytical abilities, and strong problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities:
- Provides direct care to detainees via scheduled appointments, emergency, or urgent care visits
- Consults with the physician/Clinical Director for complex medical and/or psychiatric patients
- Works within and performs functions as outlined in the IHSC Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Scope of Practice
- Coordinates health care needs of detainees including referrals to off-site consultants
- Interprets diagnostic and laboratory results
- Interprets Tuberculin skin tests (TSTs) and diagnostic studies
- Manages Direct Observation Therapy (DOT) for treatment of active or latent tuberculosis
- Takes appropriate infection control actions in accordance with IHSC policy and guidance
- Adheres to universal precautions and properly disposes of all sharps
- Maintains flexibility and adaptability to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements
- Provides relevant patient health education to detainees verbally and/or with handouts
- Documents detainee care visits in the required health record using required format, in compliance with IHSC policy and guidance
Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
- Must successfully pass a background investigation
- Must successfully pass a drug screen
- Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service
Qualifications:
- Superior oral/written communication skills
- Analytical Skills and ability to navigate complex system
- Strong interpersonal and active listening skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrates strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills
Education:
- Meet the minimum education and certification requirements for either a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience in correctional health care
- Knowledge and/or experience with IHSC policies, NCCHC and PBNDS requirements
- Knowledge of public health preparedness, infection control and TB management
Salary:$[insert salary range]
Location: Various ICE detention facilities throughout the country
Estimated Salary Range: $[insert estimated salary range]
