Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities : The HSA is responsible for leadership, direction, management, and evaluation of all operations for designated site with a direct reporting relationship to the Regional Director of Nursing.
He / she is responsible for ensuring all operations are following contract requirements, QCHC policies & procedures, and nursing standards of care.
Pay Rate : $35.00 / hour
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- Formulate staffing patterns in congruence with contract requirements and ensure compliance.
- Utilize QCHC manuals, policies, and procedures to guide treatment of inmates and appropriate actions with nursing staff.
- Interview / Hire new staff to ensure staffing requirements are met.
- Coordinate new employee orientation and ensure completion of documentation.
- Assess clinical skills of each staff member relative to job responsibilities and identify ways to educate and correct any deficiencies.
- Ensure all nursing activities follow required standards and regulations.
- Ensure daily nursing task are completed within prescribed timeframe.
- Foster support and cooperation with jail staff and administration to promote teamwork and fulfillment of QCHC's mission.
- Conduct staff meetings at least monthly to ensure all staff are informed and current on important information at all times.
- Completes annual performance evaluations.
- Assist with payroll review and ensure time and worked hours are correct for all staff
- Identify expected clinical outcomes goals and develop tools for measuring results of these outcome goals.
- Work closely with physicians, and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Perform inmate care in accordance with physician orders and standards of nursing practice.
- Assist the Medical Director / Director of Nursing in pharmacy utilization reviews.
- Assist the Director of Nursing in evaluation of the following on an annual basis and as needed : Orientation Program, Competency Evaluations, Ongoing Education, CQI program and Annual Review.
- Ensure participation in CQI activities.
- Plan, direct, and participate in the development of new and / or revised nursing policies and procedures.
- Assist with budgetary planning and operate within budget goals
- Identify equipment and capital equipment needs and submit request to corporate.
- Formulate and submit weekly and monthly reports to corporate per scheduled timeline
- Attend ALL mandatory meetings and 80% of non-mandatory meetings a year.
- Follow QCHC policies, procedures & guidelines
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned / needed to include any and all clinical duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Requirements :
Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Valid / current Nursing License from state of employment.
Current CPR
Minimum of 3 years of nursing practice with 1-2 years administrative / management experience preferred.
One year of experience in correctional healthcare preferred.
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