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Health Services Administrator RN Waukesha Jail

WellpathWaukesha, WIMay 17th, 2026
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.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.About This RoleThe 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.Additional Details1.0 FTE 7-330pm Monday thru Friday with on-call obligationsStrong communication and problem solving skillsPrefer someone with correctional background but is willing to trainManage Daily operations for medical/ mental health Develop operational goals for the team Ensure regulatory compliance Manage budget Optimize patient care quality Foster collaborative relationships with the clients, team members and patients( Most important) Oversee staffing and scheduling needs 24/7.What You Bring To The TableEDUCATIONBachelor’s Degree in NursingExperienceDelivery and administration of correctional medical, dental, and mental health care recommendedThree years administrative, management, and supervisory experienceSound decision-making skills are mandatoryOrganizational experience in operations and planning requiredExperience in managing budgets and analyzing contracts preferredLICENSES/CERTIFICATIONSCPR certificationCurrent licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employmentWhat You Will DoManage 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.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We encourage you to apply! 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.Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We encourage you to apply! 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.Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.