Contract Coordinator
Category
Current Openings --> Detention Healthcare
Job Location
1623 East J Street, Tacoma, Washington
Tracking Code
13975
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
STG International is currently accepting resumes of Nurse Manager/Contract Coordinators 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.
The ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) exists within the organizational structure of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff and contractors comprise 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 of ICE through an integrated health care delivery system, based on nationally recognized correctional, detention and residential health care standards. The Agency is committed to providing healthcare services to protect the nation's health, reduce global disease and provide medical support for the law enforcement mission of the safe apprehension, enforcement and removal of detained individuals involved in immigration proceedings. IHSC is committed to ensuring a system of care that is ethical, responsible, and accountable through rigorous surveillance and monitoring activities.
ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Critical thinking and organizational skills
Cultural 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 Education
Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited school reviewed by the Department of Education, in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Public Health or a related field.
Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience in a complex health care setting as an administrator with strong business and management skills in a complex health care setting.
If the candidate is a Registered Nurse; graduated from an accredited Nursing program for Registered Nurses located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
REQURED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
If the candidate is a Registered Nurse; maintains current, active and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in 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.
US Citizen.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of a broad range of concepts related to effective supervision, staff administration and Human Recourses.
Ability to effectively schedule, manage and team-build with a multidisciplinary workforce.
Knowledge of staff development and basic adult learner teaching skills.
Knowledge of the licensing and certification requirements for the professional disciplines operating in the clinic.
Knowledge of managing non-compliant patients, special needs populations, and patients with significant deficits in coping skills, thereby requiring continuing professional clinical support.