Health Services Administrator

Health Services Administrator

Department: Correctional

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia Correctional Clinic

Compensation: $48.00 - $50.00 / hour

Description

We're hiring a Registered Nurse Manager to oversee and provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Oregon Nurse Practice Act.

Schedule: Full time oportunity, 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday only

St Helens, Oregon.

Facility: Columbia County Jail housing both male & female detainees & sentenced inmates.

Our Company is committed to quality in everything we do; from carefully matching our employee's skills with customer requirements

to hiring processes that are Joint Commission compliant. Join a team whose business is built on a history of integrity, honesty, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Competently functions as a member of an interdisciplinary care team which is focused and patient centered
• Manages unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in a corrections population
• Competently and independently assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents daily work assigned
• Competently identifies patients care needs, formulates appropriate nursing diagnoses, develops and individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed
• Competently executes physician's/NP's orders for all assigned patients
• Administers medications and treatments and delivers appropriate nursing care in accordance with Applicable policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner
• Competently and independently performs routine and complex technical procedures/skills as qualified and assigned
• Competently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity
• Adheres to internal controls established for the medical unit
• Performs related duties as required
• Competently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity
• Adheres to internal controls established for the medical unit
• Manages all financial and operational aspects of the contract.
• Oversees all pharmaceutical, office supply, and medical supply orders, making sure that all necessary supplies remain in stock while still being a good steward of the taxpayer's money.
• Manages the annual facility budget for medical services
• Serves as the on-site liaison between medical staff and County Sheriff administration
• Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with Sheriff Department administration and community resources to maximize continuity of care
• Communicates with local hospitals to ensure a safe and timely transition back to the facility
• Manages all medical employees including recruiting, hiring, scheduling, performance appraisals, staff development, conflict mediation, discipline, and the determination of compensation levels
• Conducts New Hire training, Annual staff training, and Nursing education as needed throughout the year
• Conducts annual P&P review, makes necessary operational changes as policies and/or standards were updated, and provides staff training regarding the changes
• Manages the Continuous Quality Improvement program including implementation of corrective action plans when necessary
• Coordinates the Infection Control Program and communicates with local Health Department regarding identified communicable diseases as required by state law
• Coordinates and leads monthly meetings for all staff to communicate Policy and Procedure changes, security information, and monthly skills training
• Reviews inmate grievances, assesses the provision of medical/nursing care and arranges follow-up care for identified problems
• Coordinates and leads quarterly MAC, CQI, and Infection Control meetings with medical and client administrative staff
• Occasional fill-in for vacant nursing shifts
• Treats all medical staff, corrections staff, and patients with respect and professionalism and holds the entire medical team to the same level of care
• Communicates daily with security leadership regarding high acuity, high cost, or otherwise concerning patients
• Documents and organizes all minutes for all monthly and quarterly meetings
• Follows chain of command at all times
• Follows all PREA guidelines and standards as set by the Sheriff's Office
• Thoroughly documents all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical record in accordance with MedHealth Policies and Procedures
• On call 24/7 for nursing staff questions and concerns - will return calls within 15 mins
• Other duties as required/assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing is required
• At least 6 months leadership experience required
• Registered Nurse (RN) with minimum of one (1) year of clinical RN experience or Licensed Practical Nurse with a minimum of one (1) year of clinical LPN experience.
• Must possess and maintain a current, unrestricted Oregon nursing license
• Current BLS-HP required
• NCCHC or other corrections healthcare experience desired but not required

Benefits

As a employee you may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• CE Reimbursement
• 401K