Health Services Administrator RN Dane Co Jail

Wellpath; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program with fitness memberships

Discounted rates for loans

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Health Services Administrator RN for the Dane County Jail. The administrator will manage the healthcare delivery program ensuring compliance with regulations and oversee nursing staff recruitment and evaluations.

Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and have experience in correctional medical care. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, daily pay, and tuition assistance. Join our mission-driven organization focused on excellent healthcare and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3 years administrative, management, and supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in delivery and administration of correctional medical, dental, and mental health care recommended.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate the health care delivery program for compliance.
• Oversee staff recruitment, orientation, and evaluations.
• Monitor subcontracted services and provider performance.
• Review serious inmate health cases and manage referrals.
• Maintain communication for quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Decision-making skills

Organizational experience

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Health Services Administrator RN – Dane County Jail

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

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

Job Overview

The Health Services Administrator (HSA) manages and evaluates the health care delivery program in compliance with regulations and accreditation standards. The HSA oversees the implementation of policies, monitors subcontracted services, and ensures quality and cost‑effective medical, dental, and mental health care. They direct recruitment, orientation, and evaluations for staff while ensuring licensure and credentialing requirements are met. The HSA reviews and manages inmate health cases, hospitalizations, and referrals to optimize care and control costs, maintains communication with facility and external partners, promotes quality improvement, and serves as a 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 administrative, management, and supervisory experience; Sound decision‑making skills; Organizational experience in operations and planning; Experience in managing budgets and analyzing contracts preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: CPR certification; Current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment.

Work Schedule

7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with 24/7 on‑call requirement and flexibility to flex shifts as needed to support the facility. RN preferred with correctional background (3–5 years experience). Must be versatile in financial management, regulatory compliance, human resources, and quality of care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k).
• 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.

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

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