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New York City Health + Hospitals Correctional Health Services Tour Coordinator (Assist Director (Hosp) Lvl III), Correctional Health Services, OTxHU in NEW YORK, New York

New York City Health and Hospitals CorporationOutposted Therapeutic Housing Units Program (OTxHU)Since 2016, Correctional Health Services (CHS) has been the direct provider of health care in the New York City jails. Deeply committed to human dignity and patient rights, CHS is part of the NYC Health + Hospitals system and is a key partner in the Citys efforts to reform the criminal-legal system. Our in-jail clinical services include medical, nursing, and mental health care; pharmacy services; substance-use treatment; social work; dental and vision care; discharge planning; and reentry support. Given the high visibility of this initiative, we are seeking the highest caliber health care professionals in key clinical services to staff our Outposted Therapeutic Housing Units (OTxHU). To be located in three NYC Health + Hospital acute care facilities, the OTxHU is a pioneering approach to safely increasing access to high quality clinical care for patients in custody who have complicated health conditions. OTxHUs will bridge the gap in the continuum between care provided in the jails and inpatient hospitalization, with admission to and discharge from the OTxHU in accordance with a patients clinical needs. CHS will be the primary health care providers on these units and the NYC Department of Correction will provide security and custody management. The OTxHU at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in Manhattan will be the first of this unique, groundbreaking project to open with a planned completion date as early as the end of 2024. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a passionate and motivated team providing care to some of the Citys most marginalized, vulnerable people. *To help support continuity of operations and care, staff selected to work in the OTxHU may also be required to work in CHS locations within the jails. Additionally, while CHS seeks the most qualified individuals for these positions, preference will be given to equally qualified, internal candidates.Position OverviewUnder the supervision of the Health Service Administrator, the Tour Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating assigned sub-unit operations and administration. The Tour Coordinator (TC) is a vital part of this, providing essential support for clinic operations and administrative oversight across CHS sites. The TC's duties include process monitoring and direct handling of department-specific requests, such as telephonic and email requests, daily operational coordination tasks, and preparing operational reports. Responsibilities-Assists in planning for the service/program through consultation with management, clinical staff, and other associated healthcare services to coordinate joint patient and management objectives.-Assists in planning development and may conduct training programs to maintain personnel proficiency, use of new equipment, and implement methods and procedures.-Act as an intermediary between CHS management, central operations, and Correctional staff to ensure patient production for health care services.-Monitors patient production and conducts regular visits to clinic areas or patient holding areas to ensure proper patient flow and to flag unnecessary delays in patients movement to Correctional staff.-Performs data entry and retrieval of records, lists, and statistical information; reviews statistical reports for accuracy and initiates procedures to resolve deficiencies; compiles and enters data; makes calculations; and prepares charts, graphs, databases, summaries, and reports.-Provides administrative support for a comprehensive

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