About Us:

For over 32 years, CPS Healthcare has been more than a healthcare provider—we’ve been a trusted partner to the communities and correctional facilities we serve. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we bring both expertise and heart to every patient interaction, knowing that thoughtful care can change lives. Every day, our team works side by side to provide compassionate, evidence-based medical and behavioral health services that make a real difference for those who need it most.

Job Summary:
We are currently seeking a Full-Time Assistant Health Services Administrator for the Suffolk County House of Corrections in Boston, MA

Responsibilities:

Human Resource Development and Management

• Maintain communication between correctional and nursing staff, contract providers, outside agencies and the Health Service Administrator [H.S.A.].
• Always ensure appropriate staff coverage for health services unit.
• Anticipates staffing requirements to meet operational needs. Works to determine needs and deploy resources appropriately. When necessary, interviews and selects new hires to fill open positions.
• Supervise and evaluate work performance of nursing staff and counsel employees found in violation of established policies/procedures and practices.
• Monitor compliance with national and state standards, established policies, procedures and programs.
• Monitor and evaluate physical safety environment of both patients and staff to ensure a safe working environment.
• Prepare reports on the utilization of health care services as required.
• Actively participate in Quality Improvement Committee and its activities.
• Develop, monitor, and present in-service training programs, including orientation.
• Monitor utilization of professional resources supplies and pharmaceuticals to ensure cost effective health care services.
• It is an essential part of the job that CPS can ask the employee to work beyond his/her regularly scheduled hours.
• Follow all security rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Operational Issues.

• Ensures appropriate licensure and insurance coverage on all medical personnel.
• Establisdatabasesh  from various logs to permit systems analysis and management projections. Complete and submit narrative, summary and/or operational reports as required.
• Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Patient Care

• Develop, revise, interpret and ensure compliance with policies, procedures and philosophy of Correctional Psychiatric Services [CPS].
•  Monitor inpatient hospitalizations. Work with Medical Director to prevent inappropriate hospitalizations and to expedite discharge of unavoidable ones.
• Supervise Quality Improvement Program including patient complaints, sanitation, infection control and development of appropriate criteria.

Schedule:

• Day shift; however, will require flexibility based on business needs.

Salary:

$150,000 to $175,000 Depending on Experience 

Qualifications and Education:

• Licensed Registered Nurse, with 3-5 years’ experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience in administration of ambulatory care services.
• 3-5 years of administrative/supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Experience in short-term and long-term planning, budgeting and contracting.
• Maintain current CPR certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 35 pounds.
• Regularly able to adequately perform CPR.

Benefits: (Available to eligible employees)

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off

Voluntary Benefits including

• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Disability insurance

Thank you for your interest in CPS Healthcare! We look forward to connecting with you to learn more about your goals and explore this opportunity together.