Health Services Administrator - Registered Nurse

PrimeCare Medical Inc., is currently looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work as the Health Service Administrator (HSA) in the medical department at the Garrett County Detention Center in Oakland, MD. In this role the HSA is the designated health authority whose responsibility is administratively overseeing the health care delivery system at the local facility.

HOURS:

Full-Time 5 days a week, flexible start and end times. You will have an on-call responsibility from 11 pm to 7 am.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, orient, supervise, and evaluate the performance of mental health, nursing, and clerical personnel. Final approvals for hiring must be received from the Director of Human Resources prior to the employee starting.
• Administrative supervision of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff. Assign and direct employees.
• Approve the nursing schedule and aid the nursing supervisor in recruiting replacement staff.
• Counsel, discipline, suspend, and/or terminate employees who violate established policies/procedures of PCM or the facility in accordance with PCM’s Corrective Discipline Policy.
• Complete an annual Personnel Action Notice on all directly supervised employees. Report to and meet with the Regional Coordinator on a regular basis (quarterly at a minimum).
• Maintain a professional working relationship with facility staff, unit staff, contracted providers, outside service providers, and corporate staff.
• Is tactful and diplomatic at all times. Function as a role model for staff. Make use of established Corporate and facility policies and procedures in decision-making.
• Ensure valid licensure, insurance coverage, CPR certification, and TB testing on all medically licensed personnel (employees and contracted). Audit payroll time sheets, calculate and approve total hours, monitor and report overtime to the Regional Coordinator.
• Prepare and submit required statistical, narrative summary, and/or operational reports according to schedule (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Screen all requests for copies of records, and in collaboration with Corporate staff, approve or disapprove.
• Review the status of inmates/patients with serious acute and/or chronic health problems and ensure that necessary intervention and treatment is rendered. Handle, in writing, all inmate/patient complaints/grievances. Report information to the Corporate Risk Manager.
• Monitor inpatient hospitalizations for length of stay and duration of follow-up. Activate the early release procedure when indicated.
• Administratively monitor and evaluate medical services to avoid the inappropriate use and/or duplication of services. Evaluate referrals to outside consults for applicable security restrictions and intervene when necessary.
• Identify financial responsibility for inmate/patient incurred expenses and report to Cthe orporate Office.
• Maintain stock inventories and order supplies and equipment when indicated.
• Monitor and evaluate physical safety requirements for inmates/patients and staff to ensure a safe working environment.
• Any /all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated.

BENEFITS:

PrimeCare Medical believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability options, Generous PTO, Sick and Safe Leave Accural, 401k with match, and a Tuition Reimbursement Program.

• Holds an active Registered Nurse (RN) License in Maryland
• Experience in health care delivery system.
• Decision-making ability required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• At least 2 years previous supervisory responsibility.