JPS Health Network
Executive Director - Correctional Health
JPS Health Network, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Executive Director - Correctional Health
About JPS Health Network
Who We Are: JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax‑supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, including John Peter Smith Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County’s only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital‑based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.
Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high‑quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.
Why JPS? We’re more than a hospital. We’re 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:
1.
Own it.
Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2.
Seek joy.
Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3.
Don’t be a jerk.
Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion – key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
When working here, you’re surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!
Job Details Job Title:
Executive Director - Correctional Health
Requisition Number:
43154
Employment Type:
Full Time
Division:
Correctional Health
Compensation Type:
Salaried
Job Category:
Director / Management Level
Hours Worked:
Mon-Fri 8A-5P
Location:
Correctional Health
Shift Worked:
Flexible
Job Description Job Summary:
The Executive Director of Correctional Health provides leadership and operational oversight for all nursing and healthcare delivery functions within the correctional system. Reporting to the VP Clinical Operations, this position ensures safe, high‑quality, and cost‑effective care through strategic management of nursing operations, continuous quality improvement, risk mitigation, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. The Executive Director is responsible for aligning care delivery with accreditation standards (NCCHC, ACA), contractual obligations, and evidence‑based nursing practices.
Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities
Direct and oversee all jail and nursing operations, including intake, chronic care, acute/urgent care, discharge coordination, and administrative programs.
Develop and implement strategic and operational plans to improve access to care, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.
Lead Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives, including data analysis, reporting, corrective action plans, and process improvement (Lean/Six Sigma).
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies (state, local and federal) and accrediting bodies such as the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).
Collaborate with Tarrant County Jail (TCJ) to ensure quality care is provided while meeting the requirements of the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department and maintaining compliance with the Texas Jail Commission standards.
Develop, maintain, and enforce policies, procedures, and clinical standards for healthcare delivery within the jail.
Manage, mentor, and evaluate staff; oversee recruitment, training, retention, and professional development.
Develop staffing models based on patient acuity, security level, and clinical needs; ensure adequate coverage and competency.
Oversee risk management, patient safety, mortality reviews, incident investigations, and root‑cause analyses.
Partner with custody, behavioral health, and specialty service providers to deliver coordinated, trauma‑informed care.
Ensure safe and effective patient care for all incarcerated individuals while maintaining positive relationships with patients, families, staff, and other stakeholders (i.e., Sheriff’s Department).
Prepare and maintain accurate statistical data, financial reports, dashboards, and standard operating records; develop and manage annual goals, objectives, and budgets.
Analyze data to support planning, risk management, and improved service utilization; provide actionable insights to management and executive leadership.
Represent nursing and correctional health in interdisciplinary and administrative committees, accreditation processes, audits, and external oversight reviews.
Act a liaison with city, state, and local authorities, the Sheriff’s Department, and other external stakeholders regarding healthcare operations and compliance.
Communicate effectively with management, staff, inmates (including those with special needs), and external stakeholders; mediate disputes, respond to grievances, and provide testimony as needed.
Serve as the nursing subject matter expert in correctional health, providing guidance, education, and regulatory updates to staff.
Job description is not an all‑inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN), Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Public Health (MPH), or a related field required.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure from the Texas Board of Nurses or current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Texas.
5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
3 years in correctional, public health, or acute care settings.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in Correctional Health (CCHP or CCHP‑RN).
Certification in Quality or Process Improvement (Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, CPHQ, or NEA‑BC).
Prior experience leading system‑level initiatives or managing multi‑site healthcare operations.
Strong knowledge of NCCHC, ACA, PREA, and HIPAA compliance frameworks.
Demonstrated success in developing corrective action plans and CQI programs.
Location Address 100 N. Lamar Street Fort Worth, Texas, 76102 United States
For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org. To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org.
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Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high‑quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.
Why JPS? We’re more than a hospital. We’re 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:
1.
Own it.
Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2.
Seek joy.
Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3.
Don’t be a jerk.
Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion – key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
When working here, you’re surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!
Job Details Job Title:
Executive Director - Correctional Health
Requisition Number:
43154
Employment Type:
Full Time
Division:
Correctional Health
Compensation Type:
Salaried
Job Category:
Director / Management Level
Hours Worked:
Mon-Fri 8A-5P
Location:
Correctional Health
Shift Worked:
Flexible
Job Description Job Summary:
The Executive Director of Correctional Health provides leadership and operational oversight for all nursing and healthcare delivery functions within the correctional system. Reporting to the VP Clinical Operations, this position ensures safe, high‑quality, and cost‑effective care through strategic management of nursing operations, continuous quality improvement, risk mitigation, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. The Executive Director is responsible for aligning care delivery with accreditation standards (NCCHC, ACA), contractual obligations, and evidence‑based nursing practices.
Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities
Direct and oversee all jail and nursing operations, including intake, chronic care, acute/urgent care, discharge coordination, and administrative programs.
Develop and implement strategic and operational plans to improve access to care, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.
Lead Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives, including data analysis, reporting, corrective action plans, and process improvement (Lean/Six Sigma).
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies (state, local and federal) and accrediting bodies such as the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).
Collaborate with Tarrant County Jail (TCJ) to ensure quality care is provided while meeting the requirements of the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department and maintaining compliance with the Texas Jail Commission standards.
Develop, maintain, and enforce policies, procedures, and clinical standards for healthcare delivery within the jail.
Manage, mentor, and evaluate staff; oversee recruitment, training, retention, and professional development.
Develop staffing models based on patient acuity, security level, and clinical needs; ensure adequate coverage and competency.
Oversee risk management, patient safety, mortality reviews, incident investigations, and root‑cause analyses.
Partner with custody, behavioral health, and specialty service providers to deliver coordinated, trauma‑informed care.
Ensure safe and effective patient care for all incarcerated individuals while maintaining positive relationships with patients, families, staff, and other stakeholders (i.e., Sheriff’s Department).
Prepare and maintain accurate statistical data, financial reports, dashboards, and standard operating records; develop and manage annual goals, objectives, and budgets.
Analyze data to support planning, risk management, and improved service utilization; provide actionable insights to management and executive leadership.
Represent nursing and correctional health in interdisciplinary and administrative committees, accreditation processes, audits, and external oversight reviews.
Act a liaison with city, state, and local authorities, the Sheriff’s Department, and other external stakeholders regarding healthcare operations and compliance.
Communicate effectively with management, staff, inmates (including those with special needs), and external stakeholders; mediate disputes, respond to grievances, and provide testimony as needed.
Serve as the nursing subject matter expert in correctional health, providing guidance, education, and regulatory updates to staff.
Job description is not an all‑inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN), Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Public Health (MPH), or a related field required.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure from the Texas Board of Nurses or current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Texas.
5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
3 years in correctional, public health, or acute care settings.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in Correctional Health (CCHP or CCHP‑RN).
Certification in Quality or Process Improvement (Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, CPHQ, or NEA‑BC).
Prior experience leading system‑level initiatives or managing multi‑site healthcare operations.
Strong knowledge of NCCHC, ACA, PREA, and HIPAA compliance frameworks.
Demonstrated success in developing corrective action plans and CQI programs.
Location Address 100 N. Lamar Street Fort Worth, Texas, 76102 United States
For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org. To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org.
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