Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

As a Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner), GS-13, you will serve as a Nurse Practitioner at detention facilities staffed by the IHSC. These sites provide medical, dental, and mental health care to detainees in ICE custody. You will perform the following duties: Maintains compliance with IHSC policies and applicable standards while performing within scope of IHSC Clinical Guidelines, policies, and accreditation standards. Performs comprehensive, age-specific and/or focused history and physical examinations, which may include gynecological and pediatric exams/procedures. Evaluates and provides appropriate primary and urgent care to detainees within scope of practice/privileges. Coordinates patient health care needs and referrals using a multi-disciplinary approach and with off-site providers as required. Maintains patient/medical record confidentiality and according to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulations.