Summary
SPECIAL NOTE: You MUST be a USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer (PHS Officer) or Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate in order to apply for this position. Civilian employees DO NOT qualify for this position. Thank you.
Salary: please note that the salary is dependent on the officer's rank, years in service, and location of duty station.
Please note: Position is location negotiable within IHSC Policy.
Clarification from the agency
Applicants must be either USPHS Officers or new Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.
Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists with direct oversight of program activities and policies related to the professionals in Medical Case Management Unit including the conduct of all aspects of management of assigned functions related to managed care, project management and program development. Responsible for providing first-line supervision and administrative oversight of the Field Medical Coordinators within respective region. Serves as rater for mid-year, annual and interim/transfer performance evaluations. Reviews and approves leave, training, and travel requests. Provides oversight and consultation regarding case management. Responsible for the allocation of resources to support intra-agency TDY/deployment missions.
- Plans, schedules, and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates; assists with setting program policies, goals, and organizational changes. Directs Field Medical Coordinator program of nationwide scope and importance; Field Medical Coordinator program direction is essential to the mission of the ICE/ERO/IHSC and affects large numbers of non-citizens, residents, and internal/external stakeholders on a long-term or continuing basis.
- Under direction of the Regional Field Medical Coordinator (RFMC), collaborates with Field Medical Coordinators with addressing taskings, reviewing and editing responses, and following upon issues concerning the MCMU, ensuring timely and appropriate responses to inquiries, site reports, iTMS taskings and corrective action plans.
- Serves as subject matter expert (SME) and key advisor on ICE medical standards compliance, risk management/incident reporting, QI, and, but not limited to, infectious disease public health actions.
- Assists with monitoring and provides oversight of assigned regional non-IHSC facilities, and reviews site visit reports to ensure health care compliance using the established Quality Review Program in accordance with the ICE National Detention Standards (NDS)/Performance-Based Detention Standards (PBNDS).
- Provides orientation, guidance, mentorship, and training with FMCs on conducting site visits, pre-occupancy site reviews for compliance with the medical portion of the applicable standards.
- Serves as SME to investigate and respond to high profile inquires for Congress, State Senators, and National Civil Rights groups. The incumbent is responsible for collaborating with US Department of Justice and other national and international government agencies to investigate appropriateness of medical care. Responsible for data analysis and reporting of communicable and infectious diseases directly for the agency, DHS, CDC, HRSA, and works symbiotically with local, state, and international health departments regarding plan development and continuity of care.
- Works directly with Claims Management Program, VA Financial Service Center(VAFSC) for claims adjudication and investigations. Partners with local, state, and federal healthcare providers for recruitment of medical, mental health and visiting providers to ensure access to care for those in ICE custody, nationwide. Represents MCMU/IHSC in various program improvement, safety and quality care work groups with sister agencies and other federal entities.
- Liaises nationally with applicable internal and external stakeholders, including in other federal departments or outside the federal government, (e.g., Congress, State Senators, National Civil Rights Groups, US Department of Justice, and other national and international government agencies to investigate appropriateness of medical care. Responsible for oversight of data analysis and reporting of communicable and infectious diseases directly for the agency, DHS, CDC, HRSA, and works symbiotically with local, state, and international health departments regarding plan development and continuity of care). Represents MCMU/IHSC in various program improvement, safety and quality care workgroups with sister agencies and other federal entities. Work closely with leaders in the industry in facilitating safe, cost- effective, mission-critical endeavors in close collaboration with senior medical experts and the involvement of high-level stakeholders expanding globally (without borders) to ensure adequate healthcare and implantation of successful repatriation cases. This requires contact via teleconferences and/or telephone dialogue on a routine basis.
- Provides oversight of Medical Payment Authorization Requests (MedPARs) for reimbursable health care services and credentialing compliance for community healthcare providers in collaboration with IHSC sister units. Assures MedPARs are directed to Regional Dental Consultant or Chief, Mental Health, as appropriate by the FMCs.11.Under the direction of the RFMC, manages and/or oversees performance of component projects, while working to promote and ensure ultimate success of the program.
Duties and Responsibilities Continued under Additional Information
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.
- Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- You MUST be a USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer (PHS Officer) or Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate in order to apply for this position. Civilian employees are NOT eligible for this position.
Qualifications
- REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
1.Incumbent must possess Graduate degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Finance, Health Care Management, or related field plus a minimum of six years of professional experience relevant to the officer's category. Of the total professional experience, officer must possess at least two years of experience related to management, administration, or evaluation of public health programs. Two years of case management experience and experience developing case management programs based on evidence- based practice models is preferred. Meet the minimum education requirements for either a nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.
a. Nurse. Must possess a qualifying bachelor's degree in nursing or a master's degree in nursing (with no qualifying bachelor's degree) accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Master's degree is preferred.
b. Nurse practitioner. Must possess a certified advance practice nurse practitioner degree from a graduate school training program approved for this qualifying degree.
c. Physician assistant. Must possess an accredited bachelor's, or master's degree, and completed a physician assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC- PA), and national certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Master's degree is preferred.
2.Must be a Registered Nurse or an Advanced Practice Provider with extensive direct patient care experience, preferably within a correctional setting such as IHSC or Federal Bureau of Prisons. Experience with IHSC/MCMU preferred. It is the responsibility of the incumbent to fulfill the obligation(s) of their licensing or certifying body to maintain currency. This position may be required to perform clinical activities with the scope of clinical license in times of critical needs within the agency.
3.Prefers achievement and maintenance of status as a Certified Managed CareNurse/Certified Managed Care Professional, ANCC Board Certified Nurse Case Manager or a Certified Case Manager through the Commission for Case Manager Certification as directed by IHSC through formal training and other means.
4.Prefer active membership in Case Management Society of America (CMSA).
5.Knowledge of case management in the government setting and healthcare industry is required.
6.Knowledge of ICE and IHSC, program policies and guidelines, operatingprocedures, and various departmental initiatives.
7.Ability to exercise a high degree of independence, initiative, judgment, and follow- through on a broad range of sensitive, complex administrative tasks.
8.Flexibility and adaptability to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements.
9.Knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office programs to include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, and SharePoint is preference
10. Experience in reviewing, writing, and revising policies, guidelines, and procedures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
- Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile.
- Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
- Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
- Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging non-citizens or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than oneself).
- 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.
Benefits
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. You may be selected for an interview at the hiring authority's discretion. You will be notified of selection or non-selection.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position. A complete application includes:
U. S. Public Health Service Officers
- A copy of your certificate of investigation (located in your eOPF).
- Cover letter, please include location preference here.
- Three professional references (i.e., name, title and contact information).
- CV (e.g., relevant experience, education, training).
- *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER).
- Licensures, degrees, certificates.
- Indicate if you have an Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement and the date of the end of your AP Agreement.
- Optional. For IHSC PHS officers, IHSC Recruiting encourages applicants provide a copy of your current service remaining requirement agreement.
New Call to Active Duty
- Cover letter, please include location preference here.
- Three professional references (i.e., name, title, and contact information)
- CV (e.g., relevant experience, education, training)
- Licensures, degrees, certificates
- U.S. Public Health Service - Appointment Board Decision Letter/Email.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section below.
The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/31/2024.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application.
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Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.
Next steps
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.
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