Health Services Administrator

Wellpath; Elk River (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

EAP

Life insurance

HSA

Wellness program

Banking discounts

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a Health Services Administrator to oversee the healthcare delivery program in a correctional setting. You will supervise clinical and administrative staff, ensure licensure compliance, and coordinate across teams to provide quality care while controlling costs.

The role emphasizes program evaluation, stakeholder communication, and adherence to accreditation standards in a fast‑paced environment. A nursing background is essential for clinical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• CPR certification standard for clinical leadership roles.
• Experience with correctional healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee policy implementation and ensure quality, cost‑effective care.
• Recruitment, orientation, and evaluations for staff with licensure checks.
• Manage inmate health cases, hospitalizations, and referrals.
• Coordinate with facility leadership and external partners on quality initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and accreditation standards.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. The following perks are available (eligibility varies by employee type and length of service):

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. Our team is driven by a deep desire to help society’s most vulnerable, often overlooked individuals. Every day we provide hope and healing with non‑judgmental compassion, quality care, collaboration, and innovation, guided by our mantra: “Always Do The Right Thing!”

We serve hundreds of thousands of unique individuals monthly, including lives saved by Narcan, and offer ongoing training and development for both licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members.

How you make a difference

The Health Services Administrator (HSA) manages and evaluates the health‑care delivery program in compliance with regulations and accreditation standards. Key duties include

• Overseeing policy implementation, monitoring subcontracted services, and ensuring quality and cost‑effective medical, dental, and mental‑health care
• Directing recruitment, orientation, and evaluations for staff while ensuring licensure and credentialing requirements are met
• Reviewing and managing inmate health cases, hospitalizations, and referrals to optimize care and control costs
• Maintaining communication with facility leadership, staff, and external partners, promoting quality improvement initiatives, and acting as liaison for accreditation and professional standards

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate the health‑care delivery program to ensure compliance with regulations, accreditation standards, and facility policies
• Oversee staff recruitment, orientation, performance evaluations, and continuing education programs
• Monitor subcontracted services, medical records, and contracted provider performance for quality and cost‑effectiveness
• Review and manage serious inmate health cases, hospitalizations, and referrals while controlling costs and liabilities
• Maintain communication with facility leadership, staff, and outside agencies, and promote quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications & Requirements

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

EXPERIENCE

• Delivery and administration of correctional medical, dental, and mental‑health care (recommended)
• Three years of administrative, management, and supervisory experience
• Sound decision‑making skills are mandatory
• Organizational experience in operations and planning required
• Experience in managing budgets and analyzing contracts preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• CPR certification
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other roles.