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Job DetailsJob Location: GA, Alto - Arrendale State Prison - Alto, GA 30510Education Level: Associate's DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nursing Professional & SupportEmployer: Centurion Health Location: Arrendale State Prison | Alto, GA Position: Nurse Administrator | Full-time Shift: 7:00 AM–4:30 PM | Day Shift | Monday–Friday Compensation: $107K+ Centurion Health is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services for the Georgia Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Nurse Administrator to join our healthcare leadership team at Arrendale State Prison | 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.  Why Work as a Nurse Administrator at Arrendale State Prison? • Leadership position with responsibility for the facility’s overall clinical program • Consistent Monday–Friday day-shift schedule • Structured clinical environment with established policies and workflows • Opportunity to lead and develop nursing and healthcare support teams • Direct collaboration with medical, mental health, administrative, and custody leadership • Ability to make a measurable impact on patient care and facility operations • Mission-driven work serving an important and often underserved patient population 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 • And more  Qualifications Position Summary The Nurse Administrator is responsible for managing the overall operations of the contracted clinical program at Arrendale State Prison. This position provides leadership and operational oversight for nursing and clinical services, ensuring that healthcare is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Centurion policies, Georgia Department of Corrections requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable professional standards. The Nurse Administrator plans, coordinates, directs, and supervises the facility’s clinical program. This role requires a leader who can communicate expectations clearly, address operational concerns promptly, support staff performance, and maintain stability in a secure and highly structured environment.  Key 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  Minimum Qualifications •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 • Correctional healthcare experience preferred • 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 Centurion Health is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services while supporting a safe, respectful, and professionally accountable workplace. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse leader seeking a stable leadership schedule and the ability to make a meaningful impact within a secure healthcare setting.  indmhm #AM
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