Clinical Site Administrator (Correctional Health)

Maintains clinical standards and procedures, for the Correctional Health Division nursing services to assure that quality and consistent services are delivered; Implements, evaluates, and monitors these services in collaboration with facility administrators, Director of Clinical Services and the Director of Correctional Health Assist in Development of Correctional Health Division policy to facilitate and ensure uniform delivery of services within the program; Issue procedures in accordance with established standards and policies for the fulfillment of program goals and ensuring compliance with safety and infection control; Works collaboratively with the Director of Clinical services and the Chief Medical Officer and lead representatives from other disciplines to ensure staff and resources are managed in order to provide incarcerated individuals with appropriate and timely nursing services consistent with established standards; Implements organizational and/or staffing changes as necessary to provide for adequate coverage; Evaluates the performance of subordinate nursing and related staff and prepares formal reports of performance; Provides clinical and technical assistance to nurses in the delivery of nursing care; Collaborates with Nurse Educator to develop and maintain a comprehensive in service and continuing education program; Collaborates with the Director of Correctional Health on the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring process for all Correctional Health Division nursing employment activities; Determines suitable organization structure and staffing requirements for the nursing division; Accountable for ensuring an adequate mix of nursing licensure is available on all shifts to meet the needs of the Correctional facilities and to meet the license supervision requirements of the Nurse Practice Act; Creates a work environment that values high ethical standards, emphasizes safe, high quality nursing care, nurtures teamwork, and encourages activities that lead to continuous improvement; Ensures proper labor relations and conditions of employment are maintained; Establishes, reviews, and supervises the implementation of a nursing care plan for incarcerated individuals in collaboration with the Director of Clinical services and the Chief Medical Officer; Coordinates with the Director of Correctional Health to Ascertain the need for and supervise requisitioning of all ordinary medical and dental supplies; Monitors use and control of drugs; Confers with the Correctional Health Division Leadership and the Chief Medical Officer on implementation of incarcerated individual health standards as mandated or suggested by the New York State Commission of Corrections; Coordinates with the Lead Dentist to ensure dental services are available and are consistent with established standards; Other duties as assigned.

A) Possession of a Bachelor's Degree* in Nursing plus (5) years of clinical nursing experience and three (3) years supervisory experience (charge/head nurse, supervisor, manager) or:
B) Completion of ninety (90) semester hours* majoring in Nursing** plus seven (7) years of clinical nursing experience and five (5) years supervisory experience (charge/head nurse, supervisor, manager): or:
C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B). NOTE 1: *Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee. NOTE 2: **Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required within one (l) year of permanent appointment. NOTE 3: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

DEPARTMENT OF THE SHERIFF