Works closely with any and all subcontracted services, including pharmacy, lab, x-ray, andspecialty providers Oversees services rendered by contractors and professional staff Responds to day to day medical issues and/or emergencies with patients Administers prescribed treatments and medications as needed/medically required Prepares medical equipment, records, and rooms for examinations of patients, assisting the provider if necessary Practices sound pharmacology practices in preparation, maintenance, administration, and documentation of prescribed drugs and/or IV delivered therapies Maintains IVs for IV therapies, as needed Meets regularly with the HSA to review medical services administered to patients. Essential Job Duties Primarily responsible for orientations, training, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, andon-going support of facility Nursing/EMS staff Monitors the implementation of the detention facility's procedures and programs Assesses and identifies health problems of new inmates and initiates medical records and special needs POR's.