Nursing Administrator Coordinator (Coordinating Mgr - L B), Correctional Health Services, (8am-4pm), Trailer 4

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at nychhc.org and stay connected on facebook.com/nycHHC or Twitter@hhcnyc.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation's leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation's largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City's criminal justice reform efforts.

Job Description

Job Overview

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Nursing, the Nursing Administrator Coordinator (NAC) assists with planning, controlling, and coordinating administrative and office operations within the nursing department. The NAC supports the nursing education and quality assurance/quality improvement teams by ensuring compliance with credentialing and various measures related to the provision of services in the NYC jail system.

Responsibilities and Examples of Typical Tasks:

• Interdepartmental communication with to plan and coordinate joint patient and management objectives. Acts as a liaison between the Nursing Department and other administrative divisions.
• Provides administrative supervision for a program of comprehensive health service of professional and non-professional staff involving nurses, therapists, and related health personnel.
• Maintains accurate employee files, contact information, and credentialing.
• Facilitates personnel actions in collaboration with human resources, nursing education, and nursing leadership.
• Plans and coordinates training programs to maintain staff proficiency in the use of new equipment, topics, and methods.
• Participates in budgetary planning, reviews operating costs, performs cost studies, and prepares department budgets.
• Supports the quality assurance/quality improvement team by ensuring compliance with various measures related to the provision of services in the NYC jail system.
• Coordinates research projects and conducts special studies to evaluate various programs in the department and within the overall objective of the department.
• Directs the processing of orders for requisitioning of equipment and supplies.
• As required, consult with medical, nursing, and other staff involved in treatment to clarify ambiguities and secure documentation of the records and to secure necessary and timely certification and verification.
• Ensures that compliance manuals are current and that policies and procedures are followed.
• May represent the Department Administrator in external contacts with community groups, organizations, and agencies when directed.
• Supervises the office administration and office record-keeping activities of the department.
• Is responsible for employee supervision, performance, and employee development of assigned personnel in areas of responsibility and accountability.
• Supervises the preparation and publication of operational manuals and procedures.

Qualification Requirements:

1. A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Psychology, or Rehabilitation Counseling; and
2. Two (2) years of full-time experience in medically-oriented health care and medical support systems environment, one (1) year of which included experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or two (2) years of responsible level experience in business management systems or general administration including one (1) year in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
3. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines listed in "1" above; and
4. Three (3) years of full-time experience, as described in "2" above, including two (2) years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in occupations, as listed in "2" above.

Department Preferences

• Proficiency in MS Office products is required.
• Familiarity with Kronos scheduling system is preferred.
• Must be a highly organized, self-motivated, team player with excellent time management, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated competence and leadership traits - e.g. decision-making ability and skills in problem-solving, communication, and priority-setting.

Minimum Qualifications
1. A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Psychology or Rehabilitation Counseling; and
2. Two (2) years of full-time experience in medically-oriented health care and medical support systems environment, one (1) year of which included experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in such occupations as physical, occupational, inhalation, speech and audiology therapy or as Medical/Laboratory Technologist, Microbiologist (various specialties), Chemist (biochemist), Radiation and X-Ray Technician; or two (2) years of responsible level experience in business management systems or general administration including one (1) year in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
3. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines listed in "1" above; and
4. Three (3) years of full-time experience, as described in "2" above, including two (2) years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in occupations, as listed in "2" above; or
5. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Note: Certification or licensure may be required.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or mail your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health Services
Talent Acquisition
Human Resources Department
55 Water Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10041
Attn: Talent Acquisition

If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs