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We are currently seeking Health Services Administrators who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in a correctional facility.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

Job Duties:

1. Maintain a good working relationship with facility staff, nursing staff, and contract providers, and outside provider agencies.
2. Utilize established corporate, facility, and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, while using sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position.
3. Assist in the formulation of facility policy for the medical unit, interpret, enforce, and adhere to policies, procedures, or contract requirements.
4. Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of health-related services.
5. Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates/residents, visitors, and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness, and good judgment. This includes interviewing applicants, giving information, instructions, and directions, mediating disputes, advising of rights and processes, and providing reliable testimony, in court and other formal settings.
6. Complete an annual written evaluation of all staff who are under direct supervision.
7. Provide for adequate staffing at the facility, fill in as needed during periods of short staffing, may perform nursing duties including, but not limited to, executing physician's orders, assisting the physician in examinations and treatment, dispensing and administering medications, treating emergencies, and screening patients for referrals.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in nursing or in a healthcare/business-related field is required.
• An advanced degree in nursing or a related healthcare field is preferred.
• Three (3) years of relevant management experience in a healthcare environment is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques, pertinent facility rules, regulations and standards, principles and practices of supervision and training, and principles and practices of management.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits

Full-time benefits