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SalaryPrimeCare Medical is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work as the Health Service Administrator in the medical department at the Washington County Detention Center in Hagerstown, MD.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recruit, orient, supervise and evaluate performance of mental health, nursing and clerical personnel. Final approvals for hiring must be received from Director of Human Resources prior to 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.
- 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, monitors and reports overtime to Regional Coordinator.
- Ensure that the proper flow of relevant information (policies, procedures, in-services, problems) is disseminated to supervisor and supervised personnel.
- Screen all requests for copies of records and in collaboration with Corporate staff and approve or disapprove.
- Review status of inmate/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.
- 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.
BENEFITS:
PrimeCare 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, 401k with match, and a Tuition Assistance Program!
1) Holds an active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the state where the facility is located.
2) Experience in health care delivery system.
3) Decision-making ability required.
4) Ability to communicate effectively.
5) Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!
