Health Services Administrator

CoreCivic; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Health Services Administrators dedicated to delivering high-quality care in an institutional environment. This role involves maintaining effective relationships with staff and external providers, ensuring operational efficiency, and overseeing the medical unit's policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong management background in healthcare, excellent communication skills, and the ability to make sound judgments in challenging situations. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a vital role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college with a degree in nursing or healthcare/business.
• Three years of management experience in a healthcare environment required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with facility staff and outside providers.
• Evaluate methods to improve health-related services efficiency.
• Provide adequate staffing and perform nursing duties as needed.

Skills

Effective Communication

Independent Judgment

Operational Efficiency

Management Experience

Knowledge of Correctional Methods

Education

Degree in Nursing or Healthcare/Business

Advanced Degree in Nursing or Related Field

Job description

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Health Services Administrators who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

1. Maintain a good working relationship with facility staff, nursing staff, and contract providers and outside provider agencies.
2. Utilize established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, but use sound independent judgement in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position.
3. Assist in the formulation of facility policy for the medical unit, interpret, enforce and adhere to policies, procedure or contract requirements.
4. Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of health-related services.
5. Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates/residents, visitors and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment. This includes interviewing applicants, giving information, instructions and directions, mediating disputes, advising of rights and processes and providing reliable testimony, in court and other formal settings.
6. Complete an annual written evaluation of all staff who are under direct supervision.
7. Provide for adequate staffing at the facility, fill in as needed during periods of short staffing, may perform nursing duties including, but not limited to, executing physician's orders, assisting physician in examinations and treatment, dispensing and administering medications, treating emergencies and screening patients for referrals.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in nursing or in a healthcare/business related field is required.
• Advanced degree in nursing or related healthcare field is preferred.
• Three (3) years relevant management experience in a healthcare environment required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of correctional custody methods and techniques, pertinent facility rules, regulations and standards, principles and practices of supervision and training, and principles and practices of management.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug Free Workplace & EOE–M/F/Vets/Disabled.