This position will focus on quality improvement efforts for the Corrections Medicine department, part of DPH
10% additional hourly pay rate increase in Public Health, limited to Corrections Medicine.
4% differential applied to the base rate of pay in Public Health Corrections Medicine for hours worked as a Certified Correctional Health Professional certification available through the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC) after one year of experience working in Corrections Medicine
$100.00 per pay period for Public Health Corrections Medicine positions with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course completion card. As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability.
To learn more County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.
Essential Function Examples
Accountable for Corrections Medicine quality improvement efforts at the Buzz Westfall Justice Center and the St. Louis County Family Courts Juvenile Detention Center
Possesses knowledge of clinical quality principles, practices, methods, and tools, including computer applications related to QI
Plans, designs, implements, and maintains a quality improvement program including educating staff about QI systems and requirements
Provides quality data and reviews to CM leadership team in order to help the team make informed decisions
Streamlines and standardizes best practices for clinical decision making, care processes and supply utilization
Coordinates with Department Leadership to establish, interpret, and administer policies, procedures and SOPs
Participates in fiscal management, contributing to the budget definition, maintaining records, delivering reports, and approving purchases related to the scope of oversight
Designs clinical training program and scope, and provide support to clinical leaders to deliver needed training
Manages organizational measurements and visualize information needed to drive leadership decisions
Oversees adherence to the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) accreditation, the American Correctional Association (ACA), the Juvenile Detention Center reaccreditation and the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program
Monitors personnel action related trackers and drives responses to achieve a high performing team
Coaches managers through employee relations to ensure comprehensive communication and documentation as well as adherence to processesPerform other duties as required or assigned.
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree and five years of related experience.
Preferred Bachelors Degree
prefer candidates licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Missouri with a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
Expertise in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel and Power Point
Experience in the use of spreadsheets for QI-related data management
Independent, reliable, and self-motivated problem-solver
Demonstrated program and/or project management experience required
Positive communication, customer focus and interpersonal skills
Solutions oriented and ability to work well under pressure
Able to manage multiple demands and projects simultaneously
Supervisory experience highly desiredSELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY: In support of commitment to the health, safety, and wellness of all staff and to be compliant with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Rule it is the policy of the Department of Public Health that all newly hired employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Acceptable forms of proof include CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards (or legible photo), documentation from a health care provider, electronic health record, or state immunization information system record. New employees must be fully vaccinated prior to starting service for the Department, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment. Full vaccination means having received a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approved vaccine or vaccine series, consisting of two doses of either of the two-dose vaccines or one dose of the single-dose vaccine. For moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals, a primary series consists of a 3-dose series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. At this time, full vaccination does not require a booster shot. The meaning of “fully vaccinated” is subject to change in accordance with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. For applicants with a CMS clinical contraindication to the vaccine or sincerely held religious beliefs, which prohibit them from receiving a vaccine, you may contact the Department of Public Health Office of Human Resources (DPH HR) during the hiring phase to request an exemption or reasonable accommodation. Employees granted exemption for medical or religious reasons will be required to wear facial coverings to reduce the risk of transmission to at-risk individuals in DPH facilities and submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. All prospective employees must read and acknowledge the Policy during the application process.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov