ASST HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR, RN

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

About the role

We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. The Assistant Health Services Administrator supervises and evaluates the performance of nursing and clerical staff, providing comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting while observing and maintaining the requirements of security.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a good working relationship with correctional personnel, nursing staff, contract providers, and outside provider agencies.
• Utilizes established corporate and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions.
• Responsible for staff scheduling and supervision including:
  • Assisting management in recruiting, orienting, supervising and evaluating the performance of nursing and clerical staff.
  • Directing the work of other nursing and clerical staff, including selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting, and any disciplinary action, including termination.
  • Ensuring adequate coverage on all shifts and filling in as needed during periods of short staffing.
  • Monitoring call-ins and use of overtime.
  • Monitoring staff compliance with facility policies and unit directives by counseling employees who violate policies.
• Ensures the proper flow of relevant information (policies, procedures, in-service, problems, etc.) to supervisor and supervised personnel.
• Monitors and ensures strict staff compliance with all applicable pharmacy laws.
• Organizes monthly in-service education and ensures staff receives in-service as required.
• Arranges for staff participation in off-facility workshops for CEUs and current nursing practice.
• Maintains current licensure on all staff requiring such licensure.
• Organizes daily activities and ensures adequate staffing for these activities.
• Ensures adequate supplies and pharmaceuticals to meet the needs of the detainee/inmate population; reports any over-usage, vendor problems, needs, recommendations, and budgetary concerns to management.
• Ensures that detainees/inmates arriving at the facility are adequately oriented to services available and procedure for obtaining medical services.
• Ensures that all detainees/inmates assigned to work as medical orderlies are trained in the handling of contaminated waste and proper cleaning of contaminated surfaces; monitors their compliance with instructions.
• Performs random audits of medical records, logs, sharps, narcotic counts, outside referrals, and sick call, etc.; counsels employees or provides in-service for noted errors.
• Participates in quality assurance activities; makes recommendations for monitoring needs and plans activities for correcting deficiencies.
• Monitors the assignments, review of records, and care plans of the chronic disease clinics ensuring follow-through per policies and procedures.
• Reviews activities of infection control nurse and makes recommendations for containment of infections.
• Assists management in monitoring environmental sanitation, safety, and health-related issues by performing inspections; generates recommendations based on inspections.
• Responds to informal grievances from inmates to management’s designee; reports any grievance with potential liability to management.
• Monitors care of serious medical conditions with the potential for life-threatening or liability issues for appropriate follow-through.
• Assumes on-call status for staff problems and in the absence of direct management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of work experience in healthcare administration or healthcare management in a supervisory capacity, including experience managing clinical staff and clinical operations.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located.
• Strong verbal and writing skills; ability to disseminate verbal instructions or training clearly and write memorandums and reports in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software.
• Experience in healthcare planning, budgeting, and meeting contractual obligations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration or a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Work experience in a correctional or detention setting in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
• Experience working in an outpatient setting.

Benefits

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account