ASST HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR, RN

Benefits Information 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 401(k) Pet Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Training Flexible Spending Account The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer Overview Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you\'ll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry\'s global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation. Who We Are 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. Why Work For GEO 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. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful. Responsibilities Summary: The Assistant Health Services Administrator supervises and evaluates the performance of nursing and clerical staff. Evaluates and provides comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting while observing and maintaining the requirements of security. Primary Duties And Responsibilities The Assistant Health Services Administrator maintains a good working relationship with correctional personnel, nursing staff, contract providers, and outside provider agencies. The Assistant Health Services Administrator 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. Directs the work of other nursing and clerical staff. This includes the selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination. Staff Scheduling: Ensures adequate coverage on all shifts. Fills in as needed during periods of short staffing. Monitors call-ins and use of overtime. Monitors staff compliance with facility policies and unit directives by counseling employees who violate policies established by the company or the facility, after consultation with management. 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. Ensures that 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. Maintains shift assignments. Reports any staff problems to management on a regular basis. The Assistant Health Services Administrator 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. The Assistant Health Services Administrator 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. Counsel employees or provide in-service for noted errors. All findings shall be submitted to the management for review and recommendations. The Assistant Health Services Administrator participates in quality assurance activities. Makes recommendations for monitoring needs and plans activities for correcting deficiencies. Reports problem areas in writing to management. Monitors the assignments, review of records, and care plans of the chronic disease clinics ensuring follow through per policies and procedures. The Assistant Health Services Administrator 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 and review of other inspections to management for further management dissemination. The Assistant Health Services Administrator responds to informal grievances from inmates to management\’s designee. Reports any grievance with potential liability to the management for his/her information and consideration of action. Monitors care of serious medical conditions with the potential for life threatening or liability issues for appropriate follow-through. The Assistant Health Services Administrator assumes on-call status for staff problems. Assumes on-call status in absence of direct management. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration or a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Nursing. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located. Six (6) years of direct work experience as a Registered Nurse required. Have current CPR/BLS certification and must maintain. Strong verbal and writing skills. Must be able to disseminate verbal instructions or training clearly and in a manner that is understood by the intended audience. Must be able to 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. Two (2) years of work experience in healthcare administration or healthcare management in a supervisory capacity, including experience managing clinical staff and clinical operations preferred. Work experience in a correctional or detention setting in an administrative or supervisory capacity preferred. Experience working in an outpatient setting preferred. GEO Secured Services #J-18808-Ljbffr The GEO Group, Inc.