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NURSING ADMINISTRATOR

Job Code: 4106
Pay Grade: 024

FLSA Status: Exempt 

General Functions
   The Health Services Administrator will oversee clinical and operational areas of Corrections Health Services. Major responsibilities include oversight of Nursing, Quality and Accreditation, Risk Management, Medical Records, Supplies, Infection Control and Payroll.
 
Representative Duties /Assignments
  
  • Manage and direct all medical, mental health, administrative and fiscal operations such as staff assignments, patient care delivery systems and purchases.
  • Identify service needs or delivery methods where improvements are required.
  • Responsible for various personnel matters including hiring, discipline, training and development, performance appraisals and related activities.
  • Coordinate care with outside specialists for specialized care.
  • Develop new programs for the delivery of patient medical care.
  • Negotiate rates with private physicians and hospitals for services rendered.
  • Develop and monitor capital budget in order to project and deliver service requirements within fiscal capabilities and policies.
  • Serve as arbitrator to resolve conflicts with patients, physicians or staff.
  • Acts as the designated Responsible Health Authority (RHA) for the division.
  • Perform other duties of a comparable level as assigned.
 
Minimum Qualifications
   Requires a Masters degree from an accredited institution in Health Services Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or Health Information Management and three years of progressively responsible experience in health services management; or a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Nursing, Health Services Administration Business Administration, or Health Information Management and five years of progressively responsible experience in health services management; or graduation from an accredited Nursing program and five years of supervisory experience in nursing.
 
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3/19/2023