The Registered Nurse Administrator is responsible and accountable for structuring, comprehensive planning and implementing the Nursing Services Program that guides the delivery of a quality health care program. 

The Registered Nurse Administrator will perform all or some of the following Job description:

• Receive and review daily outpatient and infirmary reports

• Manage all inpatient and outpatient nursing functions

• Responsible to ensure appropriate and quality orientation for all newly hired staff

• Participate in planning, priority setting and the development of policies and procedures for health care activities that are in compliance with contractual requirements, Department of Corrections, and national standards

• Coordinate and monitor orientation, in-services and continuing education within the Division of Nursing Services

• Coordinate the development, provision and evaluation of patient care according to the standards of quality care

• Notify the Staffing Department of vacant or upcoming vacant positions in a timely manner and actively assists the Staffing Department in the filling of vacant positions

• Notify Regional Administrator of staffing variances

• Comply with and enforce Company Policy and Procedures and ensure subordinate compliance

• Ensure the existence of an Infection Control Program as well as ongoing monitoring of the program in compliance with Company/Facility policies and procedures and community standards

• Prepare and submit monthly reports as requested by the Health Care Unit Administrator or Regional Administrator

• Conduct regular meetings with staff as required per Company/Facility policies

• Act as administrator on call for nursing emergencies or nursing staff needs

• Coordinate and provide quality orientation and nursing in-service training.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

• Current Nursing License

• CPR certification

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

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