Ice Nurse Jobs (NOW HIRING)

CONDITIONS OF WORK
Work Schedule: Clinical positions may be required to work various shifts, or combinations of shifts, that may include 8 hour, 10 hour or 12 hour shifts; evenings, weekends and holidays also be required.
On-Call Duties: This clinical position may be required to perform on-call duties within the unit to which it is assigned during off shift hours, to in include evenings, nights, weekends and/or holidays.
Emergency Response: This clinical position may be required to respond to emergencies at the local facility to which it is assigned during off shift hours, to include evenings, nights, weekends and/or holidays.
Telework: This position may not support telework, and will be authorized on a case by case basis by the hiring manager.
Remote work: This position may support remote work, and will be authorized on a case by case basis by the hiring manager.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not currently authorized.
Student Load Repayment Program (SLRP) Authorized: Contact the IHSCIPUHQ@ice.dhs.gov
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
2. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
3. 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).
4. The work may necessitate some physical characteristics that will be required when responding to an emergency, such as running a short distance, prolonged standing and working in an austere environment.
5. Travel at least 50% of the time.

1. Professional clinical physician assistant or nurse practitioner experience: 4 years full-time required.
   1. 3 or more years' experience in correctional health care preferred.
   2. 2 years direct clinical patient care experience preferred.
   3. 1 year administrative-supervisory experience preferred.
   4. 1 year experience equal to O4 billet (GS-12) required.
2. Must have and maintains CPR/BLS certification.
3. Cultural competency maintained through agency/other training.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Minimum of four years of full-time clinical experience as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
2. Qualifying degree for the officer's category from an accredited institution in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
   a. Physician Assistant minimum: Bachelor of Science. Master's degree preferred.
   b. Nurse Practitioner minimum: Master of Nursing
3. Unrestricted, current, and valid license from any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territory. It is the responsibility of the incumbent to fulfill and maintain the obligation(s) for their licensing or certifying body and to maintain continuing medical education.
4. National Certification:
   a. Physician Assistant - Must have and maintain certification as a Physician Assistant from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
   b. Nurse Practitioner - Must have and maintain board certification as Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, or Adult-gerontology by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (AANC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
5. Must have and maintain CPR/BLS certification.
6. Must have and maintain clinical practice proficiency and credentials for patient care.
7. Flexibility and ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements.
8. Knowledge of a wide range of complex patient care concepts, principles, and practices to perform assessments of considerable diversity to include mental health, medical surgical, ambulatory, and emergency care.

1. Correctional health care experience.
2. Certification as Correctional Healthcare Professional (CCHP).
3. Knowledge and/or experience with IHSC policies, NCCHC, and PBNDS requirements.
4. Knowledge of public health preparedness, infection control and TB management.
5. ACLS certification.