Field Medical Coordinator (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory (Baltimore AOR)

Summary This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Healthcare Compliance Division, Field Medical Coordination Unit. This is a non-supervisory position. This position is only open to current USPHS officers. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. You must successfully pass a drug screen. Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service. Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Service Remaining Requirement Agreement: Upon appointment to this position, officers will be required to serve an 18 to 24-month commitment to IHSC. ASSIGNMENT PAY AGREEMENT: You must not have a current Assignment Pay Agreement. However, if you have a current Assignment Pay Agreement, it must be fulfilled within 90 days of your application submission. Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. Civilians are not eligible for this position. Qualifications COMPETENCIES: Leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills. Integrity/Honesty. Cultural competency. Professional background in health care with extensive direct patient care experience as a registered nurse or advanced practice provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant), preferably in correctional or detention setting. Case management and utilization review experience preferred. Correctional experience preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance. Ability to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile. Ability to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling. Ability to respond to medical emergencies. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time (6-8 Hours). Performing repeated bending motion. Average manual dexterity for computer operation. Phone use for extended periods of time. Education REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Must be an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) or Registered Nurse who has worked in the clinical setting for at least 2 years. Current or obtained proficiency in ICE medical standards. Maintains current/documented professional license. Maintains current CPR/BLS certification. Performs clinical activities with the scope of clinical license in times of critical needs within the agency. Achieves and maintains certification as indicated by FMCU leadership. Plans and organizes individual workload and travel schedule utilizing IHSC travel policies. Flexibility and adaptability to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Computer literacy of MS Office applications Additional information This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Healthcare Compliance Division, Field Medical Coordination Unit. The incumbent will report directly to the Deputy Regional Field Medical Coordinator (DRFMC) with the Regional Field Medical Coordinator (RFMC) as the reviewing official. As the Field Medical Coordinator for IHSC, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating medical, mental health, dental and durable medical equipment (DME) services for individuals in the custody of ICE at contract facilities that do not have direct oversight by IHSC (non-IHSC facilities); provide case coordination and monitoring of high risk and medically complex cases and inter-facility admissions to Short Stay Units pursuant to IHSC National Policies and Procedures. IHSC has a multi-sector, multidisciplinary workforce of more than 1,600 employees, including U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) commissioned officers, federal civil servants, and contract staff. IHSC provides on-site direct patient care to ICE detained non-citizens at 18 detention facilities throughout the country and manages the provision of off-site medical care for detained non-citizens housed in approximately 128 additional non-IHSC contract facilities. The ICE detained non-citizen population is approximately 28,000 on a daily basis, with an average length of stay of approximately 30 days, and over 277,000 detained noncitizens annually. IHSC also provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air, on the ground and at sea. DHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: DHS ICE ERO HHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: DHHS USPHS CC SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Field Medical Coordinator works under the general supervision of the Deputy Regional Field Medical Coordinator/designee within their AOR. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. 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