Correctional Health Services Leader (RN)

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Pocahontas (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

CEUs

Paid holidays

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Health Services Administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of the facility’s healthcare delivery system at Tazewell Regional Jail.

You will ensure efficiency, compliance, and high-quality patient care while serving as the bridge between clinical teams, facility leadership, and corporate partners. You will direct administrative functions, supervise nursing, medical records, pharmacy, lab, and support services, lead CQI and committee work, and

Qualifications

• Active unrestricted RN license in state of practice.
• Active CPR certification.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or leadership experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Administrative and/or correctional healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all administrative functions of the health services unit, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, ACA, and NCCHC standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison between healthcare staff, facility administration, and corporate leadership.
• Supervise department operations including nursing, medical records, pharmacy, lab, and support services.
• Lead staff meetings, quality assurance initiatives, and committee functions (CQI, P&T, and others) with timely documentation.
• Oversee staff scheduling, coverage, and time-off approvals to maintain continuity of operations.
• Manage employee relations including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and monitor the healthcare budget, supplies, and equipment for cost-effective operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of required reports, statistics, and documentation.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of medical records.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership on patient care issues, referrals, and outside service coordination.
• Respond to grievances, audits, and risk management inquiries with corrective action plans as needed.
• Support staff training initiatives, including CPR and required in-service education.
• Participate in internal audits, quality improvement programs, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

RN license

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Health Services Administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of the facility’s healthcare delivery system at Tazewell Regional Jail.

You will ensure efficiency, compliance, and high-quality patient care while serving as the bridge between clinical teams, facility leadership, and corporate partners. You will direct administrative functions, supervise nursing, medical records, pharmacy, lab, and support services, lead CQI and committee work, and