Nursing Administrator

Overview

Orange County Government is 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 best, and 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.

The Nursing Administrator position is responsible for overseeing the nursing staff of Corrections Health Services and assuring consistent quality care is provided to the inmate population of the Orange County Jail. Work is performed with considerable independence and the exercise of independent judgment under the general supervision of the Manager, Corrections Health Services or other designated supervisor.

• Directs and oversees the daily operations of nursing staff and clinical units, ensuring adequate staffing coverage, training, education, and quality patient care in compliance with accreditation standards.
• Manages departmental personnel functions including hiring, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, training and development, and team‑building activities.
• Oversees and analyzes the nursing department's budget and statistical data (e.g., overtime, FMLA usage, agency hours) to ensure efficient use of resources and make strategic recommendations to division leadership.
• Develops, implements, and revises nursing policies, procedures, and service models to improve care delivery and align with organizational goals and standards.
• Designs and leads continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and advance nursing practice.
• Participates in administrative and staff meetings, accreditation processes, and ensures compliance with operational and regulatory standards.
• Provides direct patient care when necessary to support clinical operations.
• Mediates and resolves conflicts involving patients, physicians, or staff to maintain a professional and effective care environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Nursing or a related field and five (5) years of experience managing nursing staff, including scheduling, staffing and handling personnel matters such as hiring and performance management.
• Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida.
• In lieu of the degree requirements, additional relevant experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

• 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 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.

Final date to receive applications:
Open Date: 01/07/2026
Close Date: 01/21/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information:
Pay Grade 024 – From $49.12 to $63.86 per hour.
FLSA Status:
Exempt.
Placement based on Education and Experience.

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