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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Full-Time Health Services Administrator at North Central Correctional Institution in Gardner, MA.

VitalCores Corporate Office is in Kansas with Regional Offices and facilities throughout the nation. Employment with VitalCore provides employees with above industry wages, an extensive benefits package, and a guaranteed annual incentive payment! VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based in respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Join our team and experience first-hand how VCHS is leading the pack in the correctional healthcare industry and help us to make a difference in this field!

• Holiday Pay : New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Bachelors degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or another related field.
• Licensed Registered Nurse recommended but not required
• Minimum of two (2) years of management experience in a healthcare setting necessary.
• Clinical experience
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance.
• Correctional healthcare experience preferred.

• Manages the healthcare delivery system and coordinates with other functions within the facility.
• Manages the budget and financial performance of the site. Submits timely and accurate reports to supervisor and/or
• corporate office.
• Develops and/or supervises the facility operational plan.
• Directs the activities of the assigned staff.
• Actively recruits new staff.
• Arranges interview process for potential staff including necessary collateral colleagues (i.e., Director of Nursing) and
• departments.
• Interfaces with VitalCore Human Resources for the hiring and terminating of all site staff. Manages labor ensuring the
• site is staffed according to contractual commitments and supervises staff scheduling.
• Coordinates and participates in the interviewing and selection of Independent Contractors.
• Ensures orientation of new VitalCore personnel by conducting or coordinating all initial new hire and annual orientation
• and training activities.
• Ensures site utilization and compliance with all VitalCore and applicable client systems and applications.
• Coordinates the Medical Audit Committee and facilitates the monthly meetings.
• Ensures compliance with ACA and/or NCCHC standards and VitalCore clinical services and administrative policies and
• procedures.
• Coordinates with Hospital Administrators and other external providers on the delivery of services at hospitals or
• other external health services locations outside the facility. When appropriate, negotiates third party contracts for
• the facility.
• Adheres to and enforces all safety and security policies and procedures and participates in and ensures compliance with
• applicable safety/emergency drills.
• Follows and enforces all security regulations, including but not limited to keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
• Ensures annual performance evaluations are conducted and completed with all personnel, including peer reviews.
• Attend training and meetings as required.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Keywords: nurse manager, healthcare management, healthcare administrator Registered Nurse, HSA, Health Services Administrator, Nurse, RN, Corrections

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***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As an Operating Room Specialist in the U.S. Army or Army Reserve, you will be responsible for assisting the nursing staff in preparing the patient and operating room environment.  You will provide assistance to the medical staff during surgical procedures.  You will also operate the centralized material service and are responsible for preparing and maintaining sterile medical supplies and special equipment for medical treatment facilities. 

Job Duties

• Provide assistance to the medical staff during surgical procedures to include the creation and maintenance of sterile fields for surgical procedures
• Assist in preparing patients and operating room environment for surgery
• Perform various preoperative and postoperative procedures as directed.  This does not include the manipulation of tissue (e.g., cutting, suturing, cannulating, grafting, sawing or drilling)
• Responsible for the sterilization process, which includes inspecting, cleaning, assembling, warping and sterilizing equipment

Experience

Because the U.S. Army provides training for all of our military occupational specialties, no specific experience in the medical field is necessary.  

Candidates with a current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) may be exempt from some training requirements.

Training

Job training to become an operating room specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 19 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, which includes on-the-job instruction.  Some of the skills youll learn are:

• Emergency medical treatment
• Basic nursing care
• Knowledge of the human body
• Minor surgical procedures
• Clinical laboratory procedures
• Methods for diagnosing diseases

Compensation

• Paid training
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldiers
• 30 days of paid vacation each year, in addition to federal holidays for full-time Soldiers
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family members
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage)
• Education Benefits (GI Bill) - tuition, housing, and book fees for 36 academic months of college
• Tuition Assistance - up to $500 per year
• Student Loan Repayment - up to 65,000 in college loan repayment for certain enlistment options
• Signing bonus - up to 40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

Location

Part-time opportunities in the U.S. Army Reserve are available at Fort Snelling, Minnesota and many other locations nation-wide. 

Full-time opportunities on Active Duty in the Regular Army are available at U.S. Army Installations across the country and around the world. 

Requirements

• Under 35 years old
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident (I-551 Green Card holder)
• High School Diploma or GED
• No major medical or mental health issues
• No major law violations (felony convictions)

Required qualifications:

• 17 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred qualifications:

• Background check

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As an Operating Room Specialist in the U.S. Army or Army Reserve, you will be responsible for assisting the nursing staff in preparing the patient and operating room environment.  You will provide assistance to the medical staff during surgical procedures.  You will also operate the centralized material service and are responsible for preparing and maintaining sterile medical supplies and special equipment for medical treatment facilities. 

Job Duties

• Provide assistance to the medical staff during surgical procedures to include the creation and maintenance of sterile fields for surgical procedures
• Assist in preparing patients and operating room environment for surgery
• Perform various preoperative and postoperative procedures as directed.  This does not include the manipulation of tissue (e.g., cutting, suturing, cannulating, grafting, sawing or drilling)
• Responsible for the sterilization process, which includes inspecting, cleaning, assembling, warping and sterilizing equipment

Experience

Because the U.S. Army provides training for all of our military occupational specialties, no specific experience in the medical field is necessary.  

Candidates with a current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) may be exempt from some training requirements.

Training

Job training to become an operating room specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 19 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, which includes on-the-job instruction.  Some of the skills youll learn are:

• Emergency medical treatment
• Basic nursing care
• Knowledge of the human body
• Minor surgical procedures
• Clinical laboratory procedures
• Methods for diagnosing diseases

Compensation

• Paid training
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldiers
• 30 days of paid vacation each year, in addition to federal holidays for full-time Soldiers
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family members
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage)
• Education Benefits (GI Bill) - tuition, housing, and book fees for 36 academic months of college
• Tuition Assistance - up to $500 per year
• Student Loan Repayment - up to 65,000 in college loan repayment for certain enlistment options
• Signing bonus - up to 40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

Location

Part-time opportunities in the U.S. Army Reserve are available at Fort Snelling, Minnesota and many other locations nation-wide. 

Full-time opportunities on Active Duty in the Regular Army are available at U.S. Army Installations across the country and around the world. 

Requirements

• Under 35 years old
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident (I-551 Green Card holder)
• High School Diploma or GED
• No major medical or mental health issues
• No major law violations (felony convictions)

Required qualifications:

• 17 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred qualifications:

• Background check

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As a Practical Nursing Specialist in the U.S. Army or Army Reserve, you will be responsible for supervising or performing preventative, therapeutic, and emergency nursing care procedures under the supervision of a physician, nurse, or non-commissioned officer.

Job Duties

• Perform emergency nursing care
• Assist in patient care
• Change and dress wounds

Experience

Because the U.S. Army provides training for all of our military occupational specialties, no specific experience in the medical field is necessary.  

Candidates who have successfully completed a state approved course in practical or vocational nursing and have successfully passed the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) and possess current unrestricted state (or United States Territory) license as practical or vocational nurse may be exempt from some training requirements.

Training

Job training to become a practical nursing specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 52 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.  Some of the skills youll learn are:

• Patient care
• Working on a medical team
• Emergency care

Compensation

• Paid training
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldiers
• 30 days of paid vacation each year, in addition to federal holidays for full-time Soldiers
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family members
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage)
• Education Benefits (GI Bill) - tuition, housing, and book fees for 36 academic months of college
• Tuition Assistance - up to $500 per year
• Student Loan Repayment - up to 65,000 in college loan repayment for certain enlistment options
• Signing bonus - up to 40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

Location

Part-time opportunities in the U.S. Army Reserve are available at Fort Snelling, Minnesota and many other locations nation-wide. 

Full-time opportunities on Active Duty in the Regular Army are available at U.S. Army Installations across the country and around the world. 

Requirements

• Under 35 years old
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident (I-551 Green Card holder)
• High School Diploma or GED
• No major medical or mental health issues
• No major law violations (felony convictions)

Required qualifications:

• 17 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Background check

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As a Practical Nursing Specialist in the U.S. Army or Army Reserve, you will be responsible for supervising or performing preventative, therapeutic, and emergency nursing care procedures under the supervision of a physician, nurse, or non-commissioned officer.

Job Duties

• Perform emergency nursing care
• Assist in patient care
• Change and dress wounds

Experience

Because the U.S. Army provides training for all of our military occupational specialties, no specific experience in the medical field is necessary.  

Candidates who have successfully completed a state approved course in practical or vocational nursing and have successfully passed the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) and possess current unrestricted state (or United States Territory) license as practical or vocational nurse may be exempt from some training requirements.

Training

Job training to become a practical nursing specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 52 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.  Some of the skills youll learn are:

• Patient care
• Working on a medical team
• Emergency care

Compensation

• Paid training
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldiers
• 30 days of paid vacation each year, in addition to federal holidays for full-time Soldiers
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family members
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage)
• Education Benefits (GI Bill) - tuition, housing, and book fees for 36 academic months of college
• Tuition Assistance - up to $500 per year
• Student Loan Repayment - up to 65,000 in college loan repayment for certain enlistment options
• Signing bonus - up to 40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

Location

Part-time opportunities in the U.S. Army Reserve are available at Fort Snelling, Minnesota and many other locations nation-wide. 

Full-time opportunities on Active Duty in the Regular Army are available at U.S. Army Installations across the country and around the world. 

Requirements

• Under 35 years old
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident (I-551 Green Card holder)
• High School Diploma or GED
• No major medical or mental health issues
• No major law violations (felony convictions)

Required qualifications:

• 17 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Background check

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As a Practical Nursing Specialist in the U.S. Army or Army Reserve, you will be responsible for supervising or performing preventative, therapeutic, and emergency nursing care procedures under the supervision of a physician, nurse, or non-commissioned officer.

Job Duties

• Perform emergency nursing care
• Assist in patient care
• Change and dress wounds

Experience

Because the U.S. Army provides training for all of our military occupational specialties, no specific experience in the medical field is necessary.  

Candidates who have successfully completed a state approved course in practical or vocational nursing and have successfully passed the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) and possess current unrestricted state (or United States Territory) license as practical or vocational nurse may be exempt from some training requirements.

Training

Job training to become a practical nursing specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 52 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.  Some of the skills youll learn are:

• Patient care
• Working on a medical team
• Emergency care

Compensation

• Paid training
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldiers
• 30 days of paid vacation each year, in addition to federal holidays for full-time Soldiers
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family members
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage)
• Education Benefits (GI Bill) - tuition, housing, and book fees for 36 academic months of college
• Tuition Assistance - up to $500 per year
• Student Loan Repayment - up to 65,000 in college loan repayment for certain enlistment options
• Signing bonus - up to 40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

Location

Part-time opportunities in the U.S. Army Reserve are available at Fort Snelling, Minnesota and many other locations nation-wide. 

Full-time opportunities on Active Duty in the Regular Army are available at U.S. Army Installations across the country and around the world. 

Requirements

• Under 35 years old
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident (I-551 Green Card holder)
• High School Diploma or GED
• No major medical or mental health issues
• No major law violations (felony convictions)

Required qualifications:

• 17 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Background check

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As a Practical Nursing Specialist in the U.S. Army or Army Reserve, you will be responsible for supervising or performing preventative, therapeutic, and emergency nursing care procedures under the supervision of a physician, nurse, or non-commissioned officer.

Job Duties

• Perform emergency nursing care
• Assist in patient care
• Change and dress wounds

Experience

Because the U.S. Army provides training for all of our military occupational specialties, no specific experience in the medical field is necessary.  

Candidates who have successfully completed a state approved course in practical or vocational nursing and have successfully passed the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) and possess current unrestricted state (or United States Territory) license as practical or vocational nurse may be exempt from some training requirements.

Training

Job training to become a practical nursing specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 52 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.  Some of the skills youll learn are:

• Patient care
• Working on a medical team
• Emergency care

Compensation

• Paid training
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldiers
• 30 days of paid vacation each year, in addition to federal holidays for full-time Soldiers
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family members
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage)
• Education Benefits (GI Bill) - tuition, housing, and book fees for 36 academic months of college
• Tuition Assistance - up to $500 per year
• Student Loan Repayment - up to 65,000 in college loan repayment for certain enlistment options
• Signing bonus - up to 40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

Location

Part-time opportunities in the U.S. Army Reserve are available at Fort Snelling, Minnesota and many other locations nation-wide. 

Full-time opportunities on Active Duty in the Regular Army are available at U.S. Army Installations across the country and around the world. 

Requirements

• Under 35 years old
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident (I-551 Green Card holder)
• High School Diploma or GED
• No major medical or mental health issues
• No major law violations (felony convictions)

Required qualifications:

• 17 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Background check

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As an Operating Room Specialist in the U.S. Army or Army Reserve, you will be responsible for assisting the nursing staff in preparing the patient and operating room environment.  You will provide assistance to the medical staff during surgical procedures.  You will also operate the centralized material service and are responsible for preparing and maintaining sterile medical supplies and special equipment for medical treatment facilities. 

Job Duties

• Provide assistance to the medical staff during surgical procedures to include the creation and maintenance of sterile fields for surgical procedures
• Assist in preparing patients and operating room environment for surgery
• Perform various preoperative and postoperative procedures as directed.  This does not include the manipulation of tissue (e.g., cutting, suturing, cannulating, grafting, sawing or drilling)
• Responsible for the sterilization process, which includes inspecting, cleaning, assembling, warping and sterilizing equipment

Experience

Because the U.S. Army provides training for all of our military occupational specialties, no specific experience in the medical field is necessary.  

Candidates with a current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) may be exempt from some training requirements.

Training

Job training to become an operating room specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 19 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, which includes on-the-job instruction.  Some of the skills youll learn are:

• Emergency medical treatment
• Basic nursing care
• Knowledge of the human body
• Minor surgical procedures
• Clinical laboratory procedures
• Methods for diagnosing diseases

Compensation

• Paid training
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldiers
• 30 days of paid vacation each year, in addition to federal holidays for full-time Soldiers
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family members
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage)
• Education Benefits (GI Bill) - tuition, housing, and book fees for 36 academic months of college
• Tuition Assistance - up to $500 per year
• Student Loan Repayment - up to 65,000 in college loan repayment for certain enlistment options
• Signing bonus - up to 40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

Location

Part-time opportunities in the U.S. Army Reserve are available at Fort Snelling, Minnesota and many other locations nation-wide. 

Full-time opportunities on Active Duty in the Regular Army are available at U.S. Army Installations across the country and around the world. 

Requirements

• Under 35 years old
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident (I-551 Green Card holder)
• High School Diploma or GED
• No major medical or mental health issues
• No major law violations (felony convictions)

Required qualifications:

• 17 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred qualifications:

• Background check

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As an Operating Room Specialist in the U.S. Army or Army Reserve, you will be responsible for assisting the nursing staff in preparing the patient and operating room environment.  You will provide assistance to the medical staff during surgical procedures.  You will also operate the centralized material service and are responsible for preparing and maintaining sterile medical supplies and special equipment for medical treatment facilities. 

Job Duties

• Provide assistance to the medical staff during surgical procedures to include the creation and maintenance of sterile fields for surgical procedures
• Assist in preparing patients and operating room environment for surgery
• Perform various preoperative and postoperative procedures as directed.  This does not include the manipulation of tissue (e.g., cutting, suturing, cannulating, grafting, sawing or drilling)
• Responsible for the sterilization process, which includes inspecting, cleaning, assembling, warping and sterilizing equipment

Experience

Because the U.S. Army provides training for all of our military occupational specialties, no specific experience in the medical field is necessary.  

Candidates with a current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) may be exempt from some training requirements.

Training

Job training to become an operating room specialist consists of 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 19 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, which includes on-the-job instruction.  Some of the skills youll learn are:

• Emergency medical treatment
• Basic nursing care
• Knowledge of the human body
• Minor surgical procedures
• Clinical laboratory procedures
• Methods for diagnosing diseases

Compensation

• Paid training
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldiers
• 30 days of paid vacation each year, in addition to federal holidays for full-time Soldiers
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family members
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage)
• Education Benefits (GI Bill) - tuition, housing, and book fees for 36 academic months of college
• Tuition Assistance - up to $500 per year
• Student Loan Repayment - up to 65,000 in college loan repayment for certain enlistment options
• Signing bonus - up to 40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

Location

Part-time opportunities in the U.S. Army Reserve are available at Fort Snelling, Minnesota and many other locations nation-wide. 

Full-time opportunities on Active Duty in the Regular Army are available at U.S. Army Installations across the country and around the world. 

Requirements

• Under 35 years old
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident (I-551 Green Card holder)
• High School Diploma or GED
• No major medical or mental health issues
• No major law violations (felony convictions)

Required qualifications:

• 17 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred qualifications:

• Background check