AHSA-Asst Health Services Admin-RN -$5000 Sign on Bonus-Pamunkey

Genesys Health Alliance LLC • Hanover, VA

11d • $52 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

GENESYS Health Alliance is seeking a full-time Assistant Health Services Administrator (AHSA) to join its team at Pamunkey Regional Jail in Hanover, Virginia. The AHSA supports comprehensive compliance and patient care in the facility’s medical unit, including staffing, coordination of internal and external services, and communication with facility staff and GENESYS Health Alliance’s corporate office. The role works in a correctional setting and may require flexibility to cover vacant shifts, which may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as assignments at other locations during emergencies or facility start-ups.

The AHSA helps manage the medical unit’s daily workflow and staff, supports patient care and operational compliance, and assumes the Health Services Administrator’s duties during absences. The position requires a nursing degree from a nationally accredited program, an active or obtainable RN license for the state of employment, and current CPR certification. Correctional nursing and management experience are preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Graduation from a nationally accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Current single-state or multistate Registered Nurse license in the state of employment, or ability to obtain one.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, including completing a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strong interpersonal skills, tact, and professionalism.
• Ability to cope with stress, remain calm, defuse situations, and serve as a role model for staff.

Nice To Haves

• Correctional nursing experience.
• Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Work within state licensing requirements and the State Board of Nursing’s scope of practice, and serve as a role model for staff.
• Apply GENESYS Health Alliance and correctional facility policies and procedures, applicable laws, nurse practice acts, NCCHC standards, and site workflows; report policy violations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with correctional personnel, nursing staff, contracted providers, outside agencies, and corporate staff.
• Support teamwork, professional conduct, staff development, and constructive feedback on compliance and performance.
• Complete annual evaluations for directly supervised staff and three-month evaluations for new employees under direct supervision, as directed by the Health Services Administrator.
• Prepare accurate reports and submit required reports within established time frames.
• Help ensure adequate facility staffing, maintain accurate employee schedules, assist with interviews and employee actions, and fill in during short staffing as needed.
• Accept scheduled on-call duty and respond to calls in a timely manner.
• Assist the Health Services Administrator with reviewing timesheets and providing information on overtime, absences, and leave; respond promptly to payroll questions.
• Attend or conduct required meetings, trainings, in-services, and other professional events.
• Meet with jail administration as needed and document follow-up through confirmation emails, memos, or letters.
• Serve as a liaison between GENESYS Health Alliance and other professional organizations as needed.
• Identify actual and potential problems, take appropriate corrective action, and report opportunities for improvement.
• Direct and promote employees in the medical unit’s daily workflow; orient staff and evaluate nursing and clerical personnel as assigned.
• Ensure patient care is organized, proficient, and consistent with GENESYS Health Alliance policies and procedures.
• Ensure routine clinic nursing duties are completed, including intake, medication administration, patient assessments, preparation for provider visits, assistance with clinic procedures, medication verification, supply ordering, medical rounds, provider notifications, wound care, and patient education.
• Ensure staff are prepared for provider visits and patients are transported to medical promptly; communicate provider availability and operational concerns to facility administration.
• Review inmates’ or detainees’ serious and high-risk health conditions and ensure required interventions and treatment are completed.
• Monitor inpatient hospitalizations and ensure early release when appropriate.
• Evaluate referrals to outside consultants and emergency rooms for necessity, address security concerns, and review prior approvals to prevent care delays.
• Implement and monitor corrective actions for site issues, including documenting staff education.
• Work cooperatively with correctional staff when patient medical needs conflict with facility security needs.
• Monitor required logs and ensure weekly submission of service logs; review encounter documentation for compliance with policy and scope of practice.
• Monitor compliance with pharmacy laws and controlled-substance logs.
• Check supply inventory weekly and monitor accountability and required documentation for sharps, tools, narcotics, keys, and medications.
• Monitor proper disposal of sharps, wasted medication, and narcotics, and maintain clean work areas and medical units.
• Monitor county email and respond to personal email accurately and promptly.
• Protect patient safety, confidentiality, privacy, and records.
• Recommend ways to improve operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Promote a safe work environment, report staff injuries promptly to the designated nursing or compliance leadership, and follow infection-control and prevention guidelines.
• Assist with preparation for external reviews, audits, and accreditation visits; identify errors or potential error areas and report them to the Health Services Administrator.
• Assist with requested training and policy revisions, participate in assigned in-services and committees, and appear if subpoenaed or required for a deposition.
• Maintain accountability, follow policy, and avoid conduct that conflicts with GENESYS Health Alliance’s mission, vision, or goals.
• Assume the Health Services Administrator’s duties during absences and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Supplemental life, cancer, accident, and short-term disability insurance plan options.
• 401(k) matching after one year.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and bereavement.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager