1000000852.HEALTH CENTER ADMINISTRATOR.HHS - SOUTH DALLAS SATELLITE CLINIC

About the Role

Provides supervision to nursing and support staff to ensure the administration of a quality health care program; plans and implements policies and procedures; and coordinates quality assurance programs. Supervises Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and clerical staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a fully functioning program of health services, health counseling, and health education for the health center.
• Provides daily supervision and direction of RNs, LVNs, and clerical staff in the performance of duties, including training, evaluation, orientation, and scheduling.
• Develops and implements staffing protocol to be used in the daily operation of the center.
• Provides individualized care to Dallas County employees.
• Assesses conditions of patients and interprets and evaluates medical histories and physical data for referral to the physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing.
• Three (3) years of professional work-related experience.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, including 20 hours of continuing education courses over a two (2) year period to maintain R.N. status.

Skills

• Knowledge of standard software applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods.
• Exposure to blood, various illnesses, and diseases.