Business Development/Clinical Project Manager

The Business Development/Clinical Project Managersupports the company’s vision and direction for the clinical care being delivered to patients by providing patient care, consultation services, site specific trouble shooting, training and education as well as leadership coverage. Acting in a dual role as Business Development Manager this position as needed provides support and expertise to pre bid activities, project builds/development as well as contract startups as required.   As a part of the larger business plan this position will support companywide special projects related to clinical and operational development.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with the Director of Clinical Operations and the multidisciplinary team to develop and foster a patient-care culture that emphasizes patient safety and excellence in all aspects of nursing care. 
• Maintains a working knowledge of current clinical practice and subsequent regulatory requirements.
• Prepares and presents reports and recommendations to senior leadership regarding services to provide concise and accurate information that aids in decision-making. 
• Cultivates a collaborative environment where all staff work together as a team to improve practice operations.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, MEDIKO policies and accepted nursing protocols and procedures.
• Promotion of and adherence to all contractual obligations, Policies and Guidelines. 
• Provide leadership to other staff, as warranted.

Education & Training

• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding privacy of inmate patient medical information.
• Uphold all rules and regulations governing patient confidentiality.
• Maintain working knowledge of emergency procedures in the event of emergency or crisis situations and assist as procedures warrant.
• Adhere to security standards for medications, supplies and equipment.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Participate in CQI activities, if requested.
• Comply with Infection Control Policies/Procedures.
• Oversee quality assurance and infection control implementation and compliance to operational standards
• Assess employees learning development needs; plan and implement program to meet identified needs through in-service attendance and other formal and informal means.

Special Projects

• Supports special projects as assigned (i.e. RFP response preparation, delivery, follow up, etc.)
• Attend Pre Bid conferences/participate in walk through as needed
• Attend facility and corporate meetings, as required or requested.
• Serve as a troubleshooter at sites in various state of transition or development.
• Serve as startup lead
• Assist with active site evaluation of needs for staffing and assist in creating narratives surrounding those needs.
• Approach changes in a positive manner, motivate staff to work as a team, accept constructive criticism and learn from it.
• Serve as interim site and regional management positions.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required

• Minimum of one-year experience in an acute care setting, emergency room or correctional setting.

• Must be able to operate standard office equipment to include computer, copier, fax, and telephone. 
• Must be able to operate standard medical facility equipment.  This includes, but not limited to, AED, EKG, blood pressure, oxygen, glucometer, pulse oximeter, and other medical equipment, as applicable.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program. BSN degree preferred.
• Active state/commonwealth nursing licensure preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum of one-year experience in a correctional setting.
• Subject to security clearance by the assigned facility(s)
• Subject to background investigation by correctional agency as a requisite for initial and/or continued employment.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing.
• Proof of COVID Vaccination.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work environment is in a correctional health care facility. Requires basic safety precautions due to possible physical risks.

• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time. 
• Must be able to travel extensively to multiple states.
• Ability to bend, push medication carts, crawl, climb, lift and carry objects less than 20 pounds.  May periodically be required to lift boxes up to 50 pounds. 
• Requires frequent walking throughout the correctional health care facility.
• May require walking up and down several flights of stairs.
• Ability to speak and hear.
• Close and distant vision.
• Continual use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

What We Offer: (benefits vary based on FT, PT, or PRN status)

• Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
• Employer-paid Life insurance policy/AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan
• CEUs paid for by MEDIKO
• Generous paid time off including 10 Holidays
• Participation in the MEDIKO retirement plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Please visit our website at www.mediko.com to learn more about opportunities at MEDIKO!

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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