Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	UCHC Regional Operations Manager NSP
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	UCHC-Ph-Northern State Prison
Overview	University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal and juvenile justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,100 staff serving roughly 20,500 inmates in twelve adult correctional facilities, 400 residents in fourteen JJC locations, and 1,000 individuals in ten state parole board offices. We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments. We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
Posting Summary	Under the direction of the Director of Operations and Accreditation for University Correctional Health Care, implements procedures and workflows to ensure the efficient delivery of logistical and administrative services for UCHC within the DOC facilities. Supervises UCHC staff as assigned. Performs highly skilled administrative tasks to include training, staff oversight and technical assistance. Operations Plan Oversight of DOC facility(ies), under the supervision of the Director of Operations and Accreditation. Supervises the facility(ies)’s operational plan. Proactively identifies and implements operational enhancements to ensure that operational processes are best suited to the facility(ies)’ patient population, as both patient and DOC needs evolve. Generates data reports as assigned. Procures and distributes supplies related to operational processes. Ensures facility(ies)’ operations are adhering to the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare guidelines, when applicable. Works collaboratively with the Quality Improvement/Performance Improvement Team to identify areas for improvement and implement interventions for improvement. Will be responsible for participating, as appropriate, in the ongoing, systematic and objective performance measurement and assessment of important key functions and processes. Local Performance Improvement activities must be reported at least annually to the Quality Improvement Department. Collaborates effectively with DOC Administration. Works collaboratively with the DOC facility(ies)’s administrative team(s) to ensure that patient care needs are met and serves as UCHC operational leadership by implementing processes and systems to support facility. Partners effectively with DOC within respective facility(ies)’s to ensure patient needs are communicated clearly and concisely. Works collaboratively with the DOC facility(ies)’s administrative team(s) to identify and address existing or potential barriers to care and represents UCHC favorably in all interactions. Under the direction of the Director of Operations and Accreditation for University Correctional Health Care, implements procedures and workflows to ensure the efficient delivery of logistical and administrative services for UCHC within the DOC facilities. Supervises UCHC staff as assigned. Performs highly skilled administrative tasks to include training, staff oversight and technical assistance. Manages UCHC administrative workforce effectively (schedulers, health record clerks, and administrative assistants) Provides leadership and guidance to assigned staff. Hires, supervises, trains, manages, and terminates administrative staff under their supervision. Demonstrates supervisory skills by participating in the procurement of staff, as well as the onboarding, training, scheduling, timekeeping and recordkeeping. Ensures that staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their positions. Recommends quality enhancements for more efficient and effective use of staff to direct supervisor. Communicates to staff, in a timely manner, appropriate information obtained from meetings and conferences to enhance productivity of facility operations. Conducts meetings relevant to job responsibilities to ensure that facility needs are met. Ensures annual performance evaluations are conducted and completed with all administrative staff. Reviews performance objectives and standards throughout the year with subordinate UCHC staff to ensure Mutual understanding of expectations, as well as ensure compliance as per guidelines and regulations. Reviews distribution of staff workload on a regular basis and makes assessments to ensure that staff meets program needs. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends of Department of Corrections, Rutgers, UCHC and UBHC policies and procedures. Demonstrates awareness of Department of Corrections, Rutgers, and UCHC policies and procedures Ensures that policy and procedure manuals and minutes are kept current. Communicates to staff new and revised policies and procedures. Meets annual requirements: Completes Employee Health Update as required. Completes all mandatory educational requirements on an annual basis. Provides Accreditation and Standards Department and Human Resources copies of any degree requirements, new licenses or new credentials acquired over this last year. Supports goals and objectives of Department of Corrections, Rutgers, UCHC, and UBHC. Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the goals and objectives of Department of Corrections, Rutgers, UCHC, and UBHC. Actively and enthusiastically participates in and contributes to the smooth functioning and operations of the facility.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	25S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	77347.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	97846.500
Annual Maximum Salary	118346.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Non-Union
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Engineering or Social Services, Health Care Specialization, Physical Sciences, or related field, Two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative, managerial and/or consultative experience in a government agency, university setting or large business office in at least a supervisory role OR a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines, as listed above, and four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative, managerial and consultative experience and background.
Certifications/Licenses	A Valid NJ Driver’s License is required. Possesses own vehicle to travel between sites as needed. On call duties 24/7.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Advanced computer and word processing skills are required, specifically with Microsoft Suite. Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills are a must. Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and ability to function in a team environment required. Demonstrated knowledge is necessary of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment. Computer literacy is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2229
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details	Northern State Prison, Newark NJ

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