Detention Medical Director

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The purpose of this position is to promote the health and wellbeing of

inmates and to provide appropriate medical care.

This position supervises and manages the department, provides patient

care and responds to emergencies, and provides health and wellness

education to inmates and staff. The role provides staff training and

acts as a liaison between medical and detention staff. The position also

maintains the supplies inventory.

Regularly assigns work to other employees and supervises related

activities.

Makes final decisions on scheduling work hours of employees; evaluating

performance of employees; handling employee grievances; employee

training and granting time off.

Provides recommendations on employee promotions; salary increases;

disciplinary actions; employee coaching; managing assistants and

managing supervisors.

Supervises and manages medical department, including nursing and medical

staff.

Provides direct patient care for routine medical concerns, prescribes

medications and performs medical procedures.

Reviews inmates' medical histories and prescriptions.

Responds to medical emergencies and provides lifesaving skills to

injured/sick patients. Promotes inmate health and wellness; educates

inmates and staff about medical concerns.

Provides training, including basic first aid and CPR, for medical,

nursing and detention staff. Acts as liaison between medical staff and

detention officers.

Maintains inventory of supplies and medications.

Performs other duties as assigned.