LVN/LPN / LVN/LPN / Washington / Permanent / Licensed Practical Nurse Job
Company: STGI
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: June 16, 2026
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Job Description:
STG International is accepting resumes of qualified candidates
for the LVN/LPN position to work full-time and PRN providing
medical care to detainees in custody in support of ICE Health
Service Corps at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Medical
Facility. INTRODUCTION: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:IHSCs 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 nations 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.MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides
direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and
performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice,
licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted
privileges.Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span
as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.May be expected
to respond to and or coordinate response to medical
emergencies.Evaluates health care needs of residents and assists RN
in the development of nursing care plans to meet those
needs.Assists with gathering resident data during sick call and
medical appointments.Obtains medical information on residents using
pre-established questionnaire and appropriately refers abnormal
findings or responses or stated medical problems to the RN,
midlevel provider or physician.Maintains safety when dispensing
medications and is continually cognizant of the potential hazards
of drug hoarding and trafficking among residents.Provide
patient/resident education as appropriate.May coordinate health
care needs of residents with healthcare team and referrals to
off-site providers as appropriate for facility.Assures a safe and
clean working environment at all times.Participates as member of
health care team to ensure that needed equipment, supplies and logs
are available, clean, functional and up to date.Provides
radiological services in accordance with scope of practice and
state licensure.These services will be primarily to conduct
tuberculosis surveillance i.e. digital single view chest
xrays.Collect laboratory specimens as requested per IHSC policy and
procedures.Administers medications and treatments as
ordered/recommended in accordance with scope of practice and state
licensure.Must adhere to practical nursing principals, procedures
and techniques for appropriate patient care and take direction from
registered nurses and onsite administrative personnel.Must adhere
to medication administration guidelines, understand pharmaceutical
agents and their desired effect recognize adverse effects and take
appropriate corrective measures.Must appropriately document
patient/resident encounters according to current standards of care
using electronic health records.Performs record keeping functions
in accordance with program policies and position.Maintains
functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health
records as required by, and appropriate to, position.Completes and
passes all discipline specific competencies testing, initially and
annually.Completes all initial, annual and ad hoc training as
required/assigned.Maintains patient confidentiality, and
confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy
Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.Adheres to, and
maintains awareness of, IHSC Policies, Procedures, Directives,
OperationalMemoranda and accreditation standards as prescribed by
ICE/IHSC.Adheres to, and participates in, IHSCs Safety, Prevention,
Infection and Control, Quality Improvement, Patient Education and
other programs and collateral duties as appropriate to
position.Attends and participates in general/medical staff
meetings.
Keywords: STGI, Shoreline , LVN/LPN / LVN/LPN / Washington / Permanent / Licensed Practical Nurse Job, Healthcare , Tacoma, Washington
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