(Archived) RN - Health Service Administrator H.S.A - RN

Job Description

PrimeCare Medical is currently looking for a RN, Masters Level Nursing or MHA, Health Service Administrator (HSA) in the medical department at the Baltimore County Detention Center located in Towson, MD. In this role the HSA is the designated health authority whose responsibility is administratively overseeing the health care delivery system at the local facility.

Must have a minimum of 5 years progressive mgt experience, Masters and Registered Nurse (RN)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, orient, supervise and evaluate performance of mental health, nursing and clerical personnel.

• 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.

• Complete annual Personnel Action Notice on all directly supervised employees. Report to and meet with Regional Manager on a regular basis (monthly at a minimum).

• 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 Manager.

• Prepare and submit required statistical, narrative summary and/or operational reports according to schedule (monthly, quarterly, annually).

• 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.

• 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 intervenes when necessary.

• Identify financial responsibility for inmate/patient incurred expenses and report to Corporate Office.

• 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.

• Any /all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated.