Health Services Administrator (RN Required)

Wellpath

$75K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
  • Experience in correctional medical, dental, and mental health care preferred
  • Minimum three years in administrative, management, and supervisory roles
  • Strong decision-making ability is a must
  • Experience in organizational operations and planning essential
  • Budget management and contract analysis experience preferred
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Indiana

Responsibilities

  • Manage and evaluate the health care delivery program for regulatory compliance
  • Oversee staff recruitment, orientation, and performance evaluation processes
  • Monitor quality and effectiveness of subcontracted medical services and contracts
  • Review and manage serious health cases and hospitalizations for cost control
  • Maintain communication with facility leadership and promote quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
  • Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
  • Dynamic work environment with interaction across facility and external partners
  • Potential to impact inmate health care positively
  • Supportive administrative structure fostering best practices in health care delivery
Full Job Description
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. They oversee the implementation of policies, monitor subcontracted services, and ensure quality and cost-effective medical, dental, and mental health care. The HSA directs recruitment, orientation, and evaluations for staff while ensuring licensure and credentialing requirements are met. They review and manage inmate health cases, hospitalizations, and referrals to optimize care and control costs. The role also involves maintaining communication with facility and external partners, promoting quality improvement, and functioning 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.


Additional Details

Marion County Juvenile Detention Center
3030 Prospect St
Indianapolis, Indiana 46203

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 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

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