Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The job descriptions reference providing care to 'sick, injured or aging detainees or staff,' indicating this is a correctional/detention healthcare setting rather than a traditional hospital or clinic. Nurses must be prepared to work in what the employer describes as an 'austere environment' with significant physical demands and emergency response expectations. The nursing roles emphasize cultural competency, reflecting the diverse detainee population typically encountered in immigration detention settings. Competencies include strong interpersonal and communication skills, active listening, integrity, and adult learner teaching skills, suggesting nurses may participate in health education and staff development activities. One position additionally references leadership qualities, staff development knowledge, and team building principles, indicating potential for advancement or supervisory responsibilities. Physical demands are a notable feature of the role, including lifting objects greater than 30 pounds, assisting with evacuation of detainees or staff (which may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying individuals who weigh significantly more than the nurse), running short distances, prolonged standing, and performing CPR in standing or kneeling positions. This suggests a work environment where physical readiness and emergency preparedness are essential components of the nursing role.

However, the job descriptions emphasize integrity, honesty, cultural competency, and emergency preparedness as core expectations for nursing staff.