Nurse Administrator (RN license required) | Arrendale State Prison | $107K+ (81857)
About The Position
Centurion Health is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Administrator to join their healthcare leadership team at Arrendale State Prison in Alto, GA. This position is ideal for an experienced registered nurse leader who can effectively manage clinical operations, support multidisciplinary teams, maintain staff accountability, and ensure the consistent delivery of safe and compliant healthcare services within a structured correctional environment. The Nurse Administrator is responsible for managing the overall operations of the contracted clinical program, providing leadership and operational oversight for nursing and clinical services, and ensuring healthcare is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Centurion policies, Georgia Department of Corrections requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable professional standards. The role involves planning, coordinating, directing, and supervising the facility’s clinical program, communicating expectations clearly, addressing operational concerns promptly, supporting staff performance, and maintaining stability in a secure and highly structured environment.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse, RN, license
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Administration, Health and Human Services, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of two years of RN leadership experience, including Charge Nurse or comparable nursing leadership responsibilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare staff, facility administration, and institutional leadership
- Ability to lead teams, enforce performance expectations, and manage competing operational priorities
- Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance
- Successful completion of a drug screening and criminal background check
- Current and active certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR
Nice To Haves
- Correctional healthcare experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee the daily operations of the facility’s clinical healthcare program
- Supervise, support, and provide leadership to nursing and clinical support staff
- Ensure healthcare services meet Centurion policies, contractual requirements, and Georgia Department of Corrections standards
- Maintain staff accountability, clinical performance expectations, and workflow efficiency
- Coordinate nursing coverage, staffing needs, scheduling, and operational priorities
- Collaborate with medical providers, mental health professionals, facility administration, and custody leadership
- Monitor the quality, safety, consistency, and timeliness of patient care
- Respond to clinical, staffing, and operational concerns in real time
- Support staff development, coaching, performance management, and corrective action when necessary
- Ensure clinical documentation, procedures, and practices meet institutional and regulatory requirements
- Assist with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and performance-improvement initiatives
- Provide direct or indirect patient care and operational support as needed
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $107K+
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account, FSA
- Continuing education and professional development benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
