You see, everything that we do is about taking care of people. This not only includes the patients we serve, but the people we employ, and the partners we collaborate with each day. We would love to have you join our team of caring individuals committed to the care of the underserved population.

This position serves as the Health Services Administrator to ensure the comprehensive compliance and care given within the medical unit at the assigned facility including but not limited to staffing, compliance, coordination of internal/external services, and communicating effectively with the facility staff as well as GENESYS HEALTH Corporate office.

• Current Single State and/or Multi-State RN license
• Current CPR certification
• Correctional nursing experience (preferred)
• Management experience (preferred)

• Acts within state licensing mandates and established scope of practice by the State Board of Nursing and as a role model for other staff
• Utilizes established GENESYS HEALTH policies/procedures and correctional policies/procedures in decision-making along with sound, independent judgment in meeting responsibilities and performing duties of the position. Reports any individual violating GENESYS HEALTH or facility policies
• Ensure current knowledge of GENESYS HEALTH policy and procedures, state/federal laws, state nurse practice acts, NCCHC standards and site operational workflow
• Maintains a good working relationship with correctional personnel, nursing staff, contracted providers, outside provider agencies, and corporate office staff
• Maintain current licensure/certification for professional degree and basic life support-healthcare provider certification
• Approaches change in a positive manner and motivates other staff members to work as a team. Accepts feedback on performance improvements with the goal of professional growth and development of personal skills
• Strong interpersonal skills that allow tact and professionalism at all times; Ability to cope with stressors and remain calm; Ability to defuse situations and function as a role model for staff

• Represents GENESYS HEALTH in a professional manner with all written and verbal communications, dress, and positive, polite attitude

• Provide feedback to other staff members regarding compliance issues, professional concerns, and fulfilling assigned duties in a positive, professional manner

• Completes a yearly written evaluation on all directly supervised staff, and a three (3) month evaluation on new employees who are under direct supervision
• Accepts feedback on performance improvements with the goal of professional growth and development of personal skills
• Prepares accurate and thorough reports requested by the Director of Nursing/Regional Manager or GENESYS HEALTH Corporate office including weekly report. Completes all required reports and forwards within established time frames
• Ensures adequate staffing at the facility and maintains accurate employee schedule on manager company calendar including edits when changes occur
• Assists with interviews and employee actions as needed or as directed by Director of Nursing, Chief Nursing Officer, or Chief Operating Officer
• Fills in as needed during periods of short staffing. Shifts may vary days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Accept assignments at other locations in the event of emergent situations and assist with start-up facilities as needed
• Accepts on-call status as scheduled and responds to all calls in a timely manner
• Review time sheets and forward information needed to justify any OT, absences, leave, etc. Answer any payroll questions in a timely manner to prevent delays in processing payroll
• Attend/conduct meetings as required (monthly managers meeting, regional training, in-service training, monthly staff meeting, Infection Control, Continuous Quality Improvement, seminars, conferences, etc)
• Meets with designated Jail Administration on routine visits and on an as needed basis; Follow up meetings with confirmation emails/memos/letters of confirmation on items discussed
• Functions as a liaison between GENESYS HEALTH and other professional organizations
• Uses effective problem-solving techniques to identify existing and potential problems. Takes effective action as needed to correct issues identified
• Directs and promotes employees as a supervisory function in daily workflow of the medical unit
• Orients and evaluates performance of nursing and clerical staff personnel
• Ensure level of patient care is accordance with GENESYS HEALTH policy and procedure in an organized and proficient manner
• Ensure clinic routine nursing duties are completed on assigned shifts such as intake processing, medication administration, patient assessment for urgent or routine issues, setting up for provider visits in the clinic setting, assist provider with procedures in clinic, collaborating with custody staff on inmate special needs, medication verification, ordering sup- plies, conducting medical rounds, notifying providers of specific inmate issues, wound care, providing specific patient education, etc
• Ensure staff are prepared for provider visits and that patients are transported to medical in a timely manner. Communicates any issues with provider availability, efficiency opportunities and/or needs with facility administration
• Reviews status of inmates/detainees with serious health problems/high risk conditions ensuring all necessary intervention and treatment is completed
• Monitors inpatient hospitalizations and ensures early release whenever appropriate
• Evaluates referrals to outside consultants and ER for necessity of referral and intervenes when necessary related to security issues. Review Prior Approvals (PAs) to prevent delays in care
• Implements and monitors corrective actions for site issues including documentation of staff education to resolve cited issues
• Work cooperatively with correctional staff in situations where medical needs of Inmate/patient conflict with correctional needs of the facility
• Monitors all logs as required by GENESYS HEALTH policy/procedure and ensures weekly submission of all required service logs
• Manage the grievance system and respond in a timely manner to the facility. Monitor concerns for trends and to develop corrective actions
• Reviews required documentation of inmate/detainee encounters for compliance with policy/procedure and scope of practice
• Monitors strict staff compliance with all applicable pharmacy laws, and monitors all control substance logs
• Check supply inventory monthly to ensure all supplies are readily available
• Monitors county email for responses returned in a timely manner and appropriate content
• Answers personal email accurately and timely
• Monitors accountability of sharps/tools/narcotics/keys/medications and documents use as required by GENESYS HEALTH policy/procedure
• Monitors disposal of sharps, wasted medication, narcotics as required by GENESYS

• Other duties as assigned or requested by GENESYS HEALTH corporate or direct supervisor

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k) matching (after 1 year)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

• Corrections (County Jail / Prison)

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• May require flexibility when shifts are vacant

• Signing bonus ($2,500)

• RN (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

GENESYS is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer