Health Services Administrator / Registered Nurse

CorrHealth•Roswell, NM

7d•$110 - $115•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Services Administrator functions as the department head for the medical unit departments at local correctional institutions. The role plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises healthcare delivery, including budgetary and fiscal matters, patient care, and laboratory and pharmacy operations. The administrator oversees health services staff and facility operations, supports compliance with applicable healthcare and correctional standards, and works with correctional facility administrators and CorrHealth personnel to review reports, needs, and medical services. The role also oversees quality improvement and infection control, staff education, and chronic care clinics. The position requires availability on call at all times and may involve overtime when required. Work takes place inside a correctional facility, with exposure to some risk from inmates and to blood-borne pathogens. The employee must follow facility security rules and policies and maintain the dignity and confidentiality of patients and health records.

Requirements

Valid Registered Nurse licensure.
At least one year of specialized experience in an administrative, clerical management, or supervisory position in healthcare, 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.
Maintain all certifications, educational requirements, and licenses required for the position.
Follow facility policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
Ability to assist coworkers and work overtime when required.
Clear, effective verbal and written communication with coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients.
Excellent verbal and written comprehension, deductive reasoning, problem-solving, and 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 inmates' dignity and confidentiality.
Complete security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.
Ability to remain stationary and move throughout the facility, including up and down stairs, and position oneself in different spaces.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with patients and others.
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.
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 facility profit goals; assist with annual budget preparation as needed.
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 CorrHealth 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 disaster plan for health services.
Remain on call at all times to respond to staffing, administrative, or medical situations.
Oversee Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and infection control programs.
Provide CPR/AED instructions 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 maintain confidentiality and security of health records and medical information in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
Understand each facility staff role and fill in or arrange appropriate coverage as needed.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, directives, standards, and site policies and procedures.
Treat team members, correctional personnel, inmates, and third parties with dignity and respect.