Clinical Care Services Administrator - Hidalgo County, TX : Job Details

Salary: $97,513.00 AnnuallyLocation : Edinburg, TXJob Type: Regular Full TimeJob Number: 2024-02641Department: SHERIFFOpening Date: 12/12/2024Closing Date: ContinuousStatus:: External AdvertisementOpen Positions:: 1Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: Please submit resume with application.Grade:: 20Work Hours:: Must be able to work hours which do not coincide with Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm workday.General DescriptionThe Clinical Care Services Administrator functions as a public health program specialist by planning & directing multi-disciplinary systems of health care to ensure effective utilization of resources in the provision of comprehensive public health care services for Hidalgo County. Oversees clinic sites, including personnel assignments, training and hiring which includes developing goals & resources for the clinical group. Is responsible for analyzing, developing, implementing and coordinating new and existing programs. Maintains Quality Assurance, accountability & reporting of implemented programs. Establishes, maintains, and supports the activities of public health education, promotion, disease prevention & control. Examples of Work PerformedCoordinates the operations of the clinical group including the development, implementation, and evaluation of the group's philosophy, goals, clinical practice standards and policies. Develops and maintains acceptable methods of recording and reporting that provide proper service control, uniform accounting and measurement of program results (Quality Assurance). Develops policies and procedures in accordance with program guidelines/standards. Responsible for staff development. Devises tools and methods of assessment of knowledge and skill areas of the nursing groups.Implements, monitors & evaluates the performance measures of programs in accordance with department policies & procedures.May address grievances related to the clinical group.Monitors health data to identify health problems through routine review and collection of health status data, population based needs assessments and epidemiological processes. Responsible for health promotion, prevention and risk reduction programs.May assist and/or coordinate with diagnoses and investigate health problems and hazards to include chronic disease prevention and detection; communicable disease detection and strategic intervention and follow up. Assists in emergency response planning.Develops and advocates for public health policies and comprehensive systems of health care delivery.My assist in mobilizing community partnerships and provide expertise to the community in order to identify, prioritize and solve health problems.May assist with in developing department policies, enforcing policies, and enhancing integration opportunities as member of the management staff. May cooordinate the different budgets and financial efforts. May review local, state, and federal resources for potential program funding.May assist grant application development efforts. May monitor grant progress to ensure grant requirements are met; and may submit required reporting monthly and annually to various entities as applicable.Serves as a public health practice resource and community expert; may serve as adjunct faculty for undergraduate nursing students; may coordinate with universities/colleges adjunct staff in assuring that student requirements are met within all state HIPPA and county requirements. May collaborate with other service providers including institutes of higher learning to share resources to maximize delivery of care.Reviews and revises medical orders and other Patient documentation. Directs the ongoing review, revision, implementation and training in public health and nursing practice standards.May develop, implement, and evaluate workplace OSHA policies. Oversees the staff development of the Clinical Group in accordance to OSHA & State Board Rules (BON). Responsible to maintain and update all third party provider information, credentialing and renewal applications. Performs related work as assigned. Education and ExperienceLicensed to practice as an RN in Texas.Five (5) years or more experience as a practicing RN in a supervisory capacity in Public Health.Experience in community health grant writing, i.e. DSHS, HHSC preferred. BSN/MSN may be substituted for 3 years of required experience.Immunization/TB Screening Requirements:Employees may be required to receive immunizations recommended by the ACIP, ACP, and TDH based on anticipated disease exposure (e.g. hepatitis B or rabies vaccines) TB skin testing may be required.Certificates, Licenses and Registration:Employee must have proof of a current valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Must be able to be insured by County Insurance carrier. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of professional nursing theory, nursing process, including cultural social and economic forces in family, community and group dynamics. Broad knowledge of principles and practices in management, supervision and intra disciplinary collaboration. Knowledge of organizational structure, administrative process, and projected program expectations. Ability to communicate in oral, written form. Ability to apply principles of leadership, education, long range planning and evaluation. Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Maybe be required to work other than normal or scheduled hours including weekends and holiday.The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here