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| Job Title: | CCA is Now Hiring a Health Service Administrator in Whiteville, TN! |
| Hiring Organization: | Corrections Corporation of America |
| Salary Range: | To be Specified |
| Closing Date: | 12/31/2016 |
| Job Location: | Tennessee |
| Description: | CHOOSE TO CHANGE LIVES Professionalism. Respect. Integrity. Duty. Excellence. These words summarize the vision, mission and values of Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) as a company. PRIDE is personified by each member of the CCA family every day as they work to make a positive impact in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with over 70 facilities nationwide, CCA is the leader in partnership corrections with a growing presence in the rehabilitation and re-entry market. With opportunities in correctional security, education, and healthcare, CCA has a position that's perfect for you. The Health Service Administrator manages the facility's medical program activities and provides overall direction and leadership based on corporate goals, objectives and philosophy and in compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations and standards. 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. • Report directly to the Warden/Facility Administrator or designee in daily operations of the medical department, consult with Corporate Medical Director on contractual health care issues. • 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. • Recruit, orient, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of nursing and department clerical personnel. • Complete an annual written evaluation of all staff who are under direct supervision. • Monitor the provision of all required contractual services. • 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. • Prepare and maintain a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary and/or operational records, reports and logs. • Provide for health counseling and health education on individual or group basis. 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 years relevant management experience in a healthcare environment required. • A valid driver's license is required. • Must demonstrate a 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. • Must be at least 18 years of age. This is your opportunity to make a satisfying career even more rewarding. We at the Whiteville Correctional Facility have a passion for providing the highest quality care. So, we take care of our people with competitive wages and great benefits! • Competitive salaries • Medical, dental and vision coverage • Life and disability insurance • 401 (k) retirement savings plan • 9 Paid Holidays • Paid Time Off |
| Special Instructions: | To start your meaningful career in corrections, visit us online today and explore our open opportunities. Apply at jobs.cca.com/Whiteville CCA is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer |
| Additional Online Information: | jobs.cca.com/Whiteville |
| Contact Information: | Corrections Corporation of America 1440 Union Springs Road Whiteville, Tennessee United States 731-254-9400 jobs.cca.com/Whiteville |
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