Department of Justice
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
- Position located in a Bureau of Prisons Correctional Institution. Works with the Medical Referral Centers (MRC) and field institutions to collect and provide data that will enhance appropriate and timely medical and mental health designations, allocation of institution resources by analyzing bed utilization, length of stay, and utilization of community health care resources. Serves to promote the development of goals and objectives that support the health services mission of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Develops and monitors a tracking system for MRC inpatients, outpatients, forensic studies, and inmates requiring dialysis. Completes assessment of the overall treatment plan of care, and reviews both long and short term goals to determine approximate length of stay. Prioritizes transfers based upon patient need and acuity. Assures policies and guidelines for discharge and transfer of inmates are in keeping with the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organization, the American Correctional Association, and applicable federal law. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
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