Registered Nurse (O-2/O-3/O-4 Billet) Non-Supervisory

U.S.-Immigration-and-Customs-Enforcement; Los Fresnos (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver advanced nursing care within detention facilities. Responsibilities include assessments, triage, medication administration, emergency response, and patient education. Leadership duties as Charge Nurse/Team Lead and mentoring are expected, with a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration.

The role requires clinical expertise, adaptability, and the ability to work in a detention setting as part of a specialized health team.

Qualifications

• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to diverse detainee populations.
• Strong interpersonal skills for team collaboration and patient interaction.
• Active listening to assess patient needs and concerns.
• Clear oral and written communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates integrity and honesty in all professional duties.
• Ability to teach and mentor adult learners when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care to detainees, including assessments and triage.
• Administer medications and respond to emergencies with CPR as required.
• Lead clinical activities as Charge Nurse/Team Lead when assigned.
• Mentor staff and contribute to process development and improvement.
• Educate patients and staff on health topics and care plans.

Skills

Cultural Competency

Interpersonal Skills

Active Listening

Oral and Written Communication

Integrity/Honesty

Adult Teaching Skills

Job description

The Registered Nurse provides advanced nursing care to ICE detainees, including assessments, triage, medication administration, emergency response, and patient education. Responsibilities include leadership roles such as Charge Nurse/Team Lead, mentoring, and process development. The role requires clinical expertise, adaptability, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team in a detention setting.

This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Cultural Competency.
2. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
3. Active listening skills.
4. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
5. Integrity/Honesty.
6. Adult learner teaching skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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