Health Services Administrator

Wayne Halfway House is committed to the belief that every moment of every day is critical for each of our youth. We train our employees to always be a positive example for those around them. Through constant effort and encouragement, we believe our residents will receive a life-changing impact, which will lead them to future successes.

General Information:
The Director of Nursing will supervise all nursing staff members and monitor resident status to ensure continuity of health services and to evaluate and/or initiate appropriate action.

Duties/Responsibilities:
· Supervise and provide oversight to all registered nursing staff.

· Schedule youth's medical appointments.

· Review consult forms and refer to consulting physician for further care.

· Order medications.

· End of month doctors’ orders (MAR).

· Attends meetings such as in-service, youth care meetings, nursing meetings, and staff meetings as directed by Supervisor and uses own initiative.

· Monitor youths using youth records and contact sheets; Doctor's orders and instructions; nursing policies and facility directive, to ensure continuity of youth care and to initiate appropriate action.

· Provides emergency life support to youths and staff in life threatening situations using basic life support measures.

· Administers prescribed youth medication using standard nursing procedures and following Doctor's orders via oral and written instructions. Administration of medication is properly documented in accordance with program policy and procedure manual.

· Document on program forms as necessary in a neat and legible manner using only black ink. Forms should be completed and routed as noted in program directives and contain appropriate information.

· Gathers and exchanges information with doctor and other disciplines in an accurate, prompt, and concise manner.

· Examines youths thoroughly and in accordance with standard nursing procedures using stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, tongue blades, penlights, thermometer; reviews tests, lab results, past health findings and health records to establish physical status of youth. Documents completed assessment/screening immediately in youth's record.

· Transcribes physical orders using Doctor Order Sheet to make available information from the physician to other pertinent staff. Transcription of orders should be accurate using approved abbreviations. Transcriptions are completed on the same day of order and in accordance with program directives.

· Serves on the designated committees as assigned by Clinical Director or Facility Administrator.

· Other reasonably related business duties as assigned.

· Adherence and participation in the safety program

· Adheres to the policy and practice concerning issues of creation, editing, transmission, storage and disposition of all Protected Health Information (PHI) of Wayne Halfway House Inc.

· Support the Wayne Halfway House, Inc. mission statement and approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Required Skills and abilities:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and youth.

· Ability to prioritize tasks.

Education and Experience
· Graduate of an accredited nursing institution.

· Current RN license issued by the state board of nursing.

· At least two years’ experience in a juvenile facility and/or direct patient care with children and adolescents and/or in-patient residential is preferred but not required.

· Current certification in CPR, First Aid and Behavior Management System. Additional certification or training may be required as deemed necessary by the program to fulfill job duties and responsibilities.

NO FELONY CONVICTIONS. Must pass a drug screen and background check and maintain eligibility for continued employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $79,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $79,000