Health Services Administrator RN Dane Co Jail

Wellpath•Madison, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
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
CPR certification
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment

Nice To Haves

RN preferred with correctional background (3-5 years experience)
Financial Management (Monitor monthly budgets, Oversee billing, Manage payroll)
Regulatory Compliance knowledge in NCCHC standards
Human Resource (Recruitment, Scheduling, Performance evaluation, Training)
Quality of Care ( Able to implement safety protocols, liaison between client, provider and staff)

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.