Jail Nurse (RN) - Alpena Jail

ATC • Alpena, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

ATC Healthcare has immediate needs for experienced RN's to fill full time positions in a jail setting, providing care and care coordination for inmates. The jail medical staff will report to Jail Administration and be under the instruction and direction of the jail physician.

Requirements

• Must have current, unrestricted Nursing License in the State of Michigan
• Must have BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Must have a minimum of one year of experience as a nurse
• Must have 2 recent references
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Must have demonstrated leadership qualities for team building
• Must be able to pass ALL required health and other screenings

Responsibilities

• Intake medical screening of inmates
• Sick call for inmates
• Telephone consultation
• Assist physician with visits and complete physical examinations and record within 10 days of booking date
• Distribute medications at least twice daily, 365 days per year, refilling prescriptions, order new prescriptions, and ensure adequate supply of OTC medications.
• Occasional on-call services to include prescription verification, consults, evaluations and referrals as necessary on a 24-hour basis
• Schedule appointments for off-site services and do follow-up with providers, including coordination of transportation
• Secure information from inmates on medical insurance prior to making arrangements with outside providers for services or prescriptions
• Responsible for tuberculosis tests on all inmates, as well as reading same tests or training staff to follow through with same
• Follow-up on all hospitalized inmates on an as needed basis
• Provide health assessments, in accordance with Michigan Corrections Department as established by Alpena County
• Provide jail staff training as needed for urgent or emergent medical conditions
• Provide monthly statistical reports to Jail Administration and the Sheriff
• Be a first responder in case of a medical emergency in the jail
• Documentation if an inmate’s ordered medication was not administered and the reason
• Mental health screenings and referral
• Provide quality care for chronic conditions such as diabetes by conducting daily blood sugar checks and routine evaluation in a chronic care clinic.

Benefits

• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Overtime for all hours worked over 40 in a week
• PTO - Paid Time Off Bank
• ATC Rewards Program
• You can talk to us 24/7

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level