LUKE
Health Services Admin
Fort Bliss Detention Center - El Paso, TX - Full Time
HEALTH SERVICES ADMIN
SITE OF SERVICE:
Fort Bliss Detention Center
POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree in nursing or in a healthcare/business related field is required
- Additional Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) hands on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Experience: Three (3) years relevant management experience in a healthcare environment required
- U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen
- English Language Requirement: Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
- Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.
DUTIES:
- 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
- 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 in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position
- 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
- 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
- Complete an annual written evaluation of all staff who are under direct supervision
- Provide for adequate 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
HOURS:
Shifts are scheduled for 8 hours per day
BASE DOWN DAYS:
During a planned closure of the facility due to training, closures before or after holidays family down days, Employee will only be compensated for the actual hours worked. If clinic is closed and employee is not able to work, employee will be required to use leave or take LWOP (without penalty).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Links: To learn more about LUKE, please visit our website at: http://www.lukestaffing.com
