Health Services Administrator - Washington County Jail

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, orient, supervise, and evaluate the performance of mental health, nursing, and clerical personnel.
• Administrative supervision of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff.
• 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 the annual Personnel Action Notice for all directly supervised employees. Report to and meet with the Regional Coordinator on a regular basis (quarterly at a minimum).
• Prepare and submit required statistical, narrative summary and/or operational reports according to schedule (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• 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 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 expenses incurred by inmates/patients and report them to the corporate office.
• Monitor any potential catastrophic illnesses/injuries and research appropriate channels to limit PCM and facility liabilities.
• Monitor, evaluate, and recommend methods to improve operational efficiency and cost containment effectiveness.
• Monitor and ensure strict compliance with all applicable pharmacy regulations.
• 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.
• Plan, implement, and monitor disaster plans and coordinate drills with the facility at least annually.
• Coordinate and/or provide in-service programs which are aligned with the medical program (at least monthly).
• Is operationally responsible and accountable for the medical unit within a facility.

1) Holds an active Registered Nurse (RN) License to work in the state of Pennsylvania.

2) Experience in the health care delivery system.

3) Decision-making ability required.

4) Ability to communicate effectively.

5) Previous supervisory responsibility and management experience.

Company Overview
Correctional nursing provides a challenging and exciting world of opportunities for nurses today. In correctional healthcare, nurses are provided the opportunity to apply their hands-on assessment and clinical nursing skills on a day-to-day basis.

Correctional healthcare is similar to working in an emergency room or a clinic. Each day is both challenging and rewarding in Correctional Healthcare. Nurses are involved in healthcare emergencies, physical health assessments, initial screenings, medication distribution, nurse sick calls, and chronic care clinics. Nurses will also provide assistance to physicians, psychiatrists, and dentists.

PrimeCare Medical is dedicated to its employees. PrimeCare Medical will provide the knowledge and training to administer premier healthcare in the correctional environment.

Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!