Health Services Administrator / Registered Nurse

CorrHealth•Roswell, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Services Administrator functions as the medical unit department head at a local correctional institution. The role plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises healthcare delivery, including budget and fiscal matters, patient care, and laboratory and pharmacy operations. The position oversees staff and facility healthcare programs while ensuring compliance with applicable standards, policies, and regulations. Work is performed inside a correctional facility, with exposure to some level of risk or harm from inmates and to bloodborne pathogens. The employee must follow facility security rules and regulations. The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday during the day, with on-call responsibilities at all times.

Requirements

Valid Registered Nurse licensure.
At least one year of specialized experience in an administrative, clerical management, or supervisory position in the healthcare field, involving close working relationships with facility members, analysis or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and knowledge of regulations, requirements, and standards across supervisory groups and administrative areas.
AED certification.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Current TB test taken within one year.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients.
Excellent verbal and written comprehension.
Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to use a computer and use or learn a variety of software, including site-specific programs.
Ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment.
Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates.
Ability to remain stationary and move throughout the facility, including up and down stairs, and position oneself in different spaces.
Ability to exchange accurate information, frequently communicate with patients, and identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances.
Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations.
Ability to frequently transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work overtime if required.
Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Associate, bachelor's, or master's degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Business Administration, or a health-related field.
Degree in Health Care Management or Health Services Administration.
Experience as a long-term care (LTC) nurse.

Responsibilities

Supervise health services staff, including nursing, dental, medical records, and mental health staff.
Ensure staffing levels meet contractual requirements and schedule staff to meet operational needs.
Maintain revenue goals and control expenses to meet the assigned facility's profit goal; may assist with annual budget preparation.
Assist with developing, implementing, monitoring, and annually reviewing facility healthcare policies and procedures.
Meet regularly with correctional facility administrators, the CorrHealth Director of Operations, assigned CorrHealth team members, and staff to review reports, needs, and medical services.
Plan and present new-hire orientation and continuing education programs in accordance with facility and accreditation requirements.
Ensure medical and dental professionals maintain appropriate licensure, certification, and quality standards.
Ensure the facility program complies with applicable federal, state, and local healthcare standards for correctional facilities, including ACA and NCCHC standards if applicable.
Assist with developing, reviewing, and testing a health services disaster plan.
Remain on call to respond to staffing, administrative, or medical situations.
Oversee Continuous Quality Improvement and infection control programs.
Provide CPR/AED instructions and take charge in a CPR emergency.
Monitor pharmaceutical services.
Ensure Chronic Clinics are maintained according to CorrHealth policy and protocol.
Educate patients about diet, hygiene, and prevention of chronic medical diseases.
Ensure staff maintain confidentiality and security of health records and medical information in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
Understand each staff role and fill in or find appropriate coverage as needed.
Maintain required certifications, education, and licensure; maintain current CPR/BLS certification and a TB test taken within one year.
Follow facility policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook; assist coworkers and work overtime if required.
Complete security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, administrative directives, standards, and site policies and procedures; treat team members, correctional personnel, inmates, and third parties with dignity and respect.
Pass a background check and pre-employment drug test, as applicable.