Health Services Admin

River Correctional Center•Ferriday, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Monitors the implementation and effectiveness of health services policies, procedures and programs. Assists in the development, implementation, monitoring and annual review of health care policies and procedures. Maintains a good working relationship with correctional personnel, nursing staff, contracted providers, and outside provider agencies. Provides for 24-hour on-call administrative service to the Facility. Monitors the recruitment, retention, orientation, and performance of all health services personnel. Completes employee performance evaluations. Assists in recruiting and obtaining written agreements with contracted professional providers. Ensures appropriate licensure and certifications for all health personnel. Monitors the services rendered by contract providers. Ensures the proper flow of relevant information to correctional and health services personnel. Completes and submits daily, weekly, monthly and annual statistical reports. Maintains confidentiality and security of health records and medical information. Closely monitors all potential catastrophic illnesses and the use of available resources to maintain cost. Evaluates and recommends methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness. Monitors the use of pharmaceutical services. Reviews and approves all requisitions and purchases via the purchase order system. Actively participates in programs which monitor quality improvement and infection control. Participates in environmental inspection of the entire correctional facility to ensure a safe and sanitary environment. Plans and presents in-service educational programs. Monitors compliance with all applicable national and state health care standards for correctional facilities. Provides other services and performs other duties as assigned. Holds monthly meetings with the Department administrators to evaluate statistical data, program needs, problems and coordination between custody and health services personnel. Assists in the development of a disaster plan for health services, which is consistent with the facility’s disaster plan. Ensures that the health portion of the disaster plan is practiced at least annually. Ensures that job descriptions and post descriptions are established for each health services position. Provides the Director/designee with copies of all inspection reports. Plans for the collection of forensic information by outside health care professionals, as requested by the Facility Administrator. Provides other services and performs other duties as assigned. It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Supervisory or administrative experience with nursing or business-related field
Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which they are practicing
Current CPR certification
Good physical and mental health
Able to work under pressure
Able to relate well to patients, security staff, visitors and co-workers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times, stressful environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two (2) years clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors the implementation and effectiveness of health services policies, procedures and programs.
Assists in the development, implementation, monitoring and annual review of health care policies and procedures.
Maintains a good working relationship with correctional personnel, nursing staff, contracted providers, and outside provider agencies.
Provides for 24-hour on-call administrative service to the Facility.
Monitors the recruitment, retention, orientation, and performance of all health services personnel.
Completes employee performance evaluations.
Assists in recruiting and obtaining written agreements with contracted professional providers.
Ensures appropriate licensure and certifications for all health personnel.
Monitors the services rendered by contract providers.
Ensures the proper flow of relevant information to correctional and health services personnel.
Completes and submits daily, weekly, monthly and annual statistical reports.
Maintains confidentiality and security of health records and medical information.
Closely monitors all potential catastrophic illnesses and the use of available resources to maintain cost.
Evaluates and recommends methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Monitors the use of pharmaceutical services.
Reviews and approves all requisitions and purchases via the purchase order system.
Actively participates in programs which monitor quality improvement and infection control.
Participates in environmental inspection of the entire correctional facility to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
Plans and presents in-service educational programs.
Monitors compliance with all applicable national and state health care standards for correctional facilities.
Holds monthly meetings with the Department administrators to evaluate statistical data, program needs, problems and coordination between custody and health services personnel.
Assists in the development of a disaster plan for health services, which is consistent with the facility’s disaster plan.
Ensures that the health portion of the disaster plan is practiced at least annually.
Ensures that job descriptions and post descriptions are established for each health services position.
Provides the Director/designee with copies of all inspection reports.
Plans for the collection of forensic information by outside health care professionals, as requested by the Facility Administrator.
Performs other duties as assigned.