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Field Medical Coordinator (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory - (El Paso AOR) - External

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Multiple Locations

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Last seen active Aug 11, 2026

What the posting states

Weekends, holidays, call
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About this role

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COMPETENCIES: Leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills. Integrity/Honesty. Cultural competency. Professional background in health care with extensive direct patient care experience as a registered nurse or advanced practice provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant), preferably in correctional or detention setting. Case management and utilization review experience preferred. Correctional experience preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance. Ability to jog/fast walk up to 1⁄4 mile. Ability to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling. Ability to respond to medical emergencies. 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.

Skills for this role

Case ManagementUtilization Review

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • Current Professional License

About the employer

Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Hiring organization

ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in Elizabeth, NJ operates a detention facility where nurses provide healthcare services to detainees. The job descriptions reference providing care to 'sick, injured or aging detainees or staff,' indicating this is a correctional/detention healthcare setting…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Emphasis on cultural competency development reflecting diverse detainee population
  • Opportunities for adult teaching and staff development
  • Leadership development and team building opportunities referenced in at least one role

What reviewers flag

  • Austere work environment as explicitly described by the employer
  • Significant physical demands including lifting over 30 pounds and potentially carrying individuals
  • Emergency response expectations including evacuating detainees and staff under physically demanding conditions
cultural competencyintegrityemergency preparednessadult learningteam buildingaustere environment

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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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