LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE/ LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LVN/LPN) - Jena
Company: STG International
Location: Jena
Posted on: April 5, 2021
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Job Description:
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. STG
International is in an active bidding process for this position
which is contingent upon STG International, Inc. being awarded the
contract.INTRODUCTION:The ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) exists
within the organizational structure of the UnitedStates Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal
Operations(ERO) under the supervision of the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS). The United StatesPublic Health Service (USPHS)
Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff and
contractorscomprise 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 ofICE through an integrated health care delivery
system, based on nationally recognized correctional, detention and
residential health care standards. The Agency is committed
toproviding healthcare services to protect the nation's health,
reduce global disease and providemedical support for the law
enforcement mission of the safe apprehension, enforcement
andremoval of detained individuals involved in immigration
proceedings. IHSC is committed toensuring a system of care that is
ethical, responsible, and accountable through rigoroussurveillance
and monitoring activities.MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: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.Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span
as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.May be expected
to respond to and or coordinate response to medical
emergencies.Evaluates health care needs of residents and assists RN
in the development of nursing care plans to meet those
needs.Assists with gathering resident data during sick call and
medical appointments.Obtains medical information on residents using
pre-established questionnaire and appropriately refers abnormal
findings or responses or stated medical problems to the RN,
midlevel provider or physician.Maintains safety when dispensing
medications and is continually cognizant of the potential hazards
of drug hoarding and trafficking among residents.Provide
patient/resident education as appropriate.May coordinate health
care needs of residents with healthcare team and referrals to
off-site providers as appropriate for facility.Assures a safe and
clean working environment at all times.Participates as member of
health care team to ensure that needed equipment, supplies and logs
are available, clean, functional and up to date.Provides
radiological services in accordance with scope of practice and
state licensure.These services will be primarily to conduct
tuberculosis surveillance i.e. digital single view chest
xrays.Collect laboratory specimens as requested per IHSC policy and
procedures.Administers medications and treatments as
ordered/recommended in accordance with scope of practice and state
licensure.Must adhere to practical nursing principals, procedures
and techniques for appropriate patient care and take direction from
registered nurses and onsite administrative personnel.Must adhere
to medication administration guidelines, understand pharmaceutical
agents and their desired effect recognize adverse effects and take
appropriate corrective measures.Must appropriately document
patient/resident encounters according to current standards of care
using electronic health records.Performs record keeping functions
in accordance with program policies and position.Maintains
functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health
records as required by, and appropriate to, position.Completes and
passes all discipline specific competencies testing, initially and
annually.Completes all initial, annual and ad hoc training as
required/assigned.Maintains patient confidentiality, and
confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy
Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.Adheres to, and
maintains awareness of, IHSC Policies, Procedures, Directives,
OperationalMemoranda and accreditation standards as prescribed by
ICE/IHSC.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.Attends and participates in general/medical staff
meetings.Other duties as assigned. Required Skills ATTRIBUTES AND
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:Strong oral and written communication
skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.Critical thinking
skillsCultural competency.Integrity and honesty.Verbal and written
proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).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 EducationGraduate from an
approved, accredited Vocational/Practical Nurse program located in
a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.Must have a
minimum of one year experience in a hospital, medical office or
outpatient clinical setting.REQUIRED
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:Maintains current, active and unrestricted
LVN/LPN license by the state in which the duty station is located.
Any changes to license must be reported to employer
immediately.This position does not require privileging by
IHSC.Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers-- certification through
the American Heart Association.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES:Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment,
materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment
procedures.Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual
environment.Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation
services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language
the patient understands.Ability to adapt to sudden changes in
schedules and flexibility in work requirements.Ability to
communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order
to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other
stakeholders.Ability to establish and maintain positive working
relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.Ability to
navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic
health records, web based training and communications.Knowledge of,
and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs,
specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and
SharePoint.Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding
the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as
well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).DUTY
HOURS/ON-CALL REQUIREMENTS:IHSC operates 24/7/365; this position is
required to respond during an emergency activation.This full time
position requires availability to work day, evening and night
shifts. Availability during weekends and holidays is also
required.On-call availability is not required for this
position.SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Homeland
Security's Personnel Security Unit (PSU) must render a Preliminary
Favorable Fitness Determination to be considered a qualified
candidate.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:Required to walk unaided at a normal pace
for up to 10 minutes and maintain balance.Required to respond to
any medical emergency within 4 minutes, where a fast walk or jog
may be necessary to provide assistance.Required to perform
CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.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).Must be able to see, hear and smell with or without the use
of aides if necessary (exceptions on a case by case basis).Must
easily alternate between kneeling and standing.Must be able to
lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.Must perform the duties in a
stressful and often austere environment without physical
limitations.Must be capable of standing on hard services (cement
floors) for long periods of time.SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:This is a
contract position and supervisory controls will be set forth by the
Contractor. Technicaloversight 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.
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