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The GEO Group, Inc. · 1 month ago

ASST HEALTH SERVICES ADMIN

Adelanto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The GEO Group, Inc. is a global leader in evidenced-based rehabilitation and provides diversified correctional and community reentry services. The Assistant Health Services Administrator supervises nursing and clerical staff, evaluates nursing care in a correctional setting, and ensures compliance with health and safety standards.

FinanceHealth CareMedical

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Assistant Health Services Administrator maintains a good working relationship with correctional personnel, nursing staff, contract providers, and outside provider agencies

The Assistant Health Services Administrator utilizes established corporate and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions

Responsible for staff scheduling and supervision including:

Assisting management in recruiting, orienting, supervising and evaluating the performance of nursing and clerical staff

Directs the work of other nursing and clerical staff. This includes the selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination

Staff Scheduling:

Ensures adequate coverage on all shifts

Fills in as needed during periods of short staffing

Monitors call-ins and use of overtime

Monitors staff compliance with facility policies and unit directives by counseling employees who violate policies established by the company or the facility, after consultation with management

Ensures the proper flow of relevant information (policies, procedures, in-service, problems, etc.) to supervisor and supervised personnel

Monitors and ensures strict staff compliance with all applicable pharmacy laws

Organizes monthly in-service education. Ensures that staff receives in-service as required

Arranges for staff participation in off-facility workshops for CEUs and current nursing practice

Maintains current licensure on all staff requiring such licensure

Organizes daily activities and ensures adequate staffing for these activities

Maintains shift assignments

Reports any staff problems to management on a regular basis

Ensures adequate supplies and pharmaceuticals to meet the needs of the detainee/inmate population. Reports any over-usage, vendor problems, needs, recommendations and budgetary concerns to management

Ensures that detainees/inmates arriving at the facility are adequately oriented to services available and procedure for obtaining medical services

Ensures that all detainees/inmates assigned to work as medical orderlies are trained in the handling of contaminated waste and proper cleaning of contaminated surfaces. Monitors their compliance with instructions

Performs random audits of medical records, logs, sharps, narcotic counts, outside referrals and sick call, etc. Counsel employees or provide in-service for noted errors. All findings shall be submitted to the management for review and recommendations

Participates in quality assurance activities. Makes recommendations for monitoring needs and plans activities for correcting deficiencies. Reports problem areas in writing to management

Monitors the assignments, review of records, and care plans of the chronic disease clinics ensuring follow through per policies and procedures

Reviews activities of infection control nurse and makes recommendations for containment of infections

Assists management in monitoring environmental sanitation, safety and health related issues by performing inspections. Generates recommendations based on inspections and review of other inspections to management for further management dissemination

Responds to informal grievances from inmates to management’s designee. Reports any grievance with potential liability to the management for his/her information and consideration of action

Monitors care of serious medical conditions with the potential for life threatening or liability issues for appropriate follow-through

Assumes on-call status for staff problems. Assumes on-call status in absence of direct management

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Healthcare administrationSupervisory experienceRegistered Nurse licenseHealthcare planningBudgeting experienceEmpathyComputer proficiencyOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilities

Required

Two (2) years of work experience in healthcare administration or healthcare management in a supervisory capacity, including experience managing clinical staff and clinical operations

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse in the state the facility is located

Strong verbal and writing skills. Must be able to disseminate verbal instructions or training clearly and in a manner that is understood by the intended audience. Must be able to write memorandums and reports in a clear, concise, and accurate manner

Ability to work with computers and the necessary software

Experience in healthcare planning, budgeting, and meeting contractual obligations

Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Nursing

Work experience in a correctional or detention setting in an administrative or supervisory capacity

Experience working in an outpatient setting

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Company

The GEO Group, Inc.

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Global Leader in Evidence-Based Rehabilitation The GEO Group is committed to providing leading, evidence-based rehabilitation programs to individuals while in-custody and post-release into the community through the "GEO Continuum of CareTM." GEO's diversified services platform provides unique capabilities for the delivery of educational and vocational programs, cognitive behavioral and substance abuse treatment, and faith-based services across the entire corrections spectrum.

Founded in 1984

Boca Raton, Florida, USA

10001+ employees