Senior Health Services Administrator – Corrections

CoreCivic; Appleton (MN); On-site; USD 142,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug Free Workplace

EOE – M/F/Vets/Disabled

Job summary

CoreCivic is 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.

The role involves overseeing medical operations, coordinating with facility staff and contract providers, and ensuring compliance with policies while managing staffing and patient care in

Qualifications

• Three (3) years relevant management experience in a healthcare environment.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of correctional custody methods and standards, supervision and training, and management principles.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a good working relationship with facility staff, nursing staff, and contract providers and outside provider agencies.
• Utilize established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, but use sound independent judgement.
• Assist in the formulation of facility policy for the medical unit, interpret, enforce and adhere to policies, procedure or contract requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of health-related services.
• 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.
• Complete an annual written evaluation of all staff who are under direct supervision.
• Provide for adequate staffing at the facility, fill in as needed during periods of short staffing, may perform nursing duties including executing physician's orders, assisting physician in examinations and treatment, dispensing and administering medications, treating emergencies and screening patients for referrals.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in nursing or in a healthcare/business related field

Advanced degree in nursing or related healthcare field

Job description

CoreCivic is 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.

The role involves overseeing medical operations, coordinating with facility staff and contract providers, and ensuring compliance with policies while managing staffing and patient care in