Registered Nurse Program Manager, Corrections

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

This position is responsible for the management of Corrections Health Services programs to ensure that division policies are current, adhered to, and that compliance with local, state, and federal standards are met.

Exercises independent judgment and assures the quality of the services provided. Work is performed under the supervision of the Health Services Administrator and Corrections Health Services Medical Director.

Job Description

resentative Duties/Assignments:

RN Program Manager Clinical Risk

• Maintains daily interaction with nursing supervisors, staff, and management to discuss patient records and to minimize risk and liability.
• Evaluates, documents, and makes recommendations for outside medical services such as hospital stays or specialist visits; makes recommendations for patient transport.
• Coordinates patient medical transportation activities based on patient medical needs to ensure inmates are healthy enough to safely be transported back to the correctional facility; prioritizes based on transportation standards.
• Maintains patient confidentiality while responding to investigations from external entities as well as daily calls from civilians.
• Monitors medical status of federal inmate list and contractual obligations with U.S. Marshal Service.
• Reviews incident reports to make sure that documentation is clear and objective.
• Coordinates, develops, and reviews facility policies and manuals.
• Attends all policy meetings with the Corrections management team to ensure compliance with medical regulations set by local, state, and federal entities.
• Assists in preparing staff for surveys required by accrediting bodies and state regulatory agencies.
• Monitors health record reviews to ensure timeliness.
• Maintains accreditation status reports and documents for compliance.
• Conducts weekly surveillance rounds to ensure employee compliance with standards and regulations.
• Serves on relevant internal committees and teams.
• Evaluates deficiency trends across medical programs and staff and reports to appropriate staff per department policy.
  
  
  

Application Deadline

Open Date: 10/25/2026

Close Date: 11/08/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 019 - From $34.74 to $45.18

FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.
  
  
  

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

This position is located at the Orange County Correctional Facility located in Orlando, Florida

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete fingerprinting, a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.