Assistant Health Services Administrator
Location
US-MI-Detroit
ID
2026-26643
Category
Leadership
Position Type
Full-Time
Overview
NaphCare is hiring an experienced and motivated Assistant Health Services Administrator (AHSA) to join our team of medical professionals in the Wayne County Jail in Detroit, Michigan.
Pay rates range from $53.86 - $56.70 per hour plus shift differentials where applicable! Pay rates range per hour based on employment status, site needs, licensure, and experience.
As the Assistant Health Services Administrator (AHSA) you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, to ensure the medical department is well managed and staff are meeting NaphCare policies, guidelines, and expectations.
Responsibilities
Duties / Responsibilities
The Assistant Health Services Administrator (AHSA) assists in maintaining the overall administrative responsibilities within the facility to ensure our patients in residence receive quality care that protects their rights, dignity and health. Additional duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:
Providing daily oversight of clinical operations with the medical, mental health, dental and allied health services for the residents
Making clinical rounds, managing nursing services, ensure nursing staff are responsive to patients in our care
Supervising, coaching, and troubleshooting with staff to support the team and create a cohesive work environment
Performing administrative duties such as scheduling, record-keeping, assisting with budgets, financial reports, planning, forecasting and developing corrective action plans to ensure contractual obligations are met
Assuring clinical quality standards and expectations are set and monitored through a clinical performance and review process
Facilitating staff training and development activities including coordinating in-service training for jail staff
Monitoring and ensuring compliance with National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, regulatory requirements, and legally mandated training requirements for nursing services
Qualifications
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications
Hold a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within Michigan
Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred)
Two years' experience in health services administration related to comprehensive medical, dental, and mental healthcare services within a correctional health care or acute care setting
Ability to manage budgets, analyze contracts, managing complex staffing matrices between medical and mental health teams
Excellent communication skills with proven experience leading, managing, and coaching medical staff through complex Human Resource issues and challenges
Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Display integrity, professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening
Physical Capabilities:
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Why Join NaphCare?
NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the U.S., and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
Lowest Cost Benefits!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
Tuition Assistance
Referral bonuses
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
Generous paid time off & paid holidays
Free continuing education and CMEs
If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I'll be in touch.
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