Turn Key Health

Headquartered in Oklahoma, TK Health contracts with county sheriff's offices and local governments to deliver healthcare in correctional facilities. The company has expanded rapidly and positions itself as providing compassionate, accountable care to an underserved community while being responsible stewards of taxpayer resources. For nurses, TK Health offers opportunities to work in a structured, secure correctional environment with regular schedules. The posted Health Services Administrator (HSA) role at Cass County Jail in Harrisonville, MO is a Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm position with on-call responsibilities, paying $43–$45 per hour. Nurses in this setting oversee daily medical operations, manage staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and serve as liaisons between facility leadership and TK Health's regional team. The work involves treating a diverse and medically complex inmate population. However, prospective nurses should be aware that TK Health has faced serious investigative scrutiny. A July 2024 investigation by The Frontier and The Marshall Project reported that dozens of the company's patients have died while in its care, and that some of its policies and practices have endangered patients. This reporting raises important questions about clinical protocols, staffing adequacy, and the challenges of delivering quality healthcare in correctional settings.

TK Health's stated mission is: 'TK Health exists to support our patients and law enforcement. We treat our patients with dignity while delivering compassionate care to an underserved community.' Core values include Collaboration (building trust through collaborative relationships), Excellence (setting high standards and pursuing continuous improvement), and Integrity (doing the right thing). The company emphasizes accountability for taxpayer resources and tailoring services to each partner's needs.