Smith County Jail - Tyler, United States - University of Texas At Tyler

Description

The Clinic Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations in accordance with clinical practice standards, and established policies and procedures.

• Manages and coordinates daily operation of jail clinics - central, north, and juvenile
• Oversees clinical care, infection control activities, and pharmacy management/utilization ensuring compliance with established regulations, protocols, policies/procedures and accreditation standards.
• Responsible for daily operation of the department.
• Provides direct supervision to staff.
• Delegates duties to other personnel commensurate with their educational proficiency and job description, as needed.
• Compliance with Human Resources policies, including time and attendance and mandatory training.
• Accountable for the identification and reduction of unsafe practices that could cause harm to patients.
• Financial Activities: Ensures segregation of duties, timely and accurate monthly reconciliation of statements of account; assist with preparation of annual budget; assist with budget monitoring to assure appropriate spending.
• Meets annual requirements for basic CPR certification, infection control, and safety.
• Serves as key problem-solving resource for staff.
• Maintains, implements, and communicates policies/procedures, quality assurance/improvement program, and accreditation standards to staff to assure compliance.
• Performs recruitment, selection, orientation/training and evaluation of nursing staff and subordinates, as assigned by the Director of Jail Services, and as appropriate given licensure requirements.
• Responsible for interviewing, training, and assigning new personnel.
• Evaluate personnel and maintain records of performance.
• Monitors clinical logs for accuracy and completion.
• Assures proper personnel coverage for clinical areas.
• Performs environmental inspections per regulations, standards and policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with providers, medical professionals, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of services and resolve identified problems.
• Participates in planning related to clinic and emergency/disaster response system.
• Demonstrates accurate and timely documentation according to policy and procedures.
• Responsible for procurement, storage, and routing of pharmaceuticals, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist patients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Effectively interacts with patients, facility staff, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional leadership.
• If a licensed professional, provides direct patient care consistent with licensure and scope of practice.
• Performs other duties within scope of practice as assigned.

• Requires strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Minimum of three (3) years of healthcare management experience.
• LVN or RN preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be accepted.