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CorrHealth•Artesia, NM

1d•$110 - $115•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Services Administrator functions as the department head for the medical unit departments at a local correctional institution. The role plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises healthcare delivery, including budgetary and fiscal matters, patient care, and laboratory and pharmacy operations. The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, days, with on-call duties. The administrator oversees health services staff and operations, maintains staffing and quality standards, supports policy and budget development, and ensures the facility’s healthcare program complies with applicable standards. The role also oversees continuous quality improvement and infection control, monitors pharmaceutical services, and supports patient education and chronic-care clinics. Work takes place inside a correctional facility. Employees may face risk or harm from inmates and exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and must follow facility security rules. The position includes on-call availability and may require overtime. It involves moving throughout the facility, using stairs, communicating frequently, and transporting objects up to 50 pounds. The employee must pass a background check and, as applicable, a pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

Valid Registered Nurse licensure.
One year of specialized experience in an administrative, clerical management, or supervisory position in healthcare, involving close working relationships with facility members, analysis and/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 use standard medical equipment appropriately and safely.
Ability to respect inmates’ dignity and confidentiality.
Ability to remain stationary, move throughout the facility, climb stairs, and position oneself in different spaces.
Ability to convey and discern information in conversation, communicate frequently with patients, and exchange accurate information.
Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances.
Ability to remain calm in stressful and demanding situations.
Ability to frequently transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.
Ability to pass a background check and, as applicable, a pre-employment drug test.

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 facility’s profit goal; assist with annual budget preparation when needed.
Assist in developing, implementing, monitoring, and annually reviewing facility healthcare policies and procedures.
Meet regularly with correctional facility administrators, the CorrHealth Director of Operations, facility-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’s CorrHealth program complies with applicable federal, state, and local healthcare standards for correctional facilities, including ACA and NCCHC standards if applicable.
Assist in developing, reviewing, and testing a health services disaster plan.
Remain on call to respond to staffing, administrative, or medical situations.
Oversee Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and infection control programs.
Provide CPR/AED instruction and take charge during a CPR emergency.
Monitor use of pharmaceutical services.
Ensure chronic-care clinics are maintained according to CorrHealth policy and protocol.
Educate patients about diet, hygiene, and prevention of chronic medical diseases.
Ensure staff protect the confidentiality and security of health records and medical information in compliance with HIPAA.
Understand each staff role and provide coverage or find appropriate coverage as needed.
Maintain required certifications, education, and licensure; maintain current CPR/BLS certification and a TB test taken within the past year.
Follow facility policies and procedures, Employee Handbook policies, security rules, and applicable laws, regulations, court orders, directives, and professional standards.
Assist coworkers with job duties, work overtime if required, and act as a resource to coworkers when needed.
Treat coworkers, correctional personnel, inmates, and third parties with dignity and respect.