Nurse, Registered

Southeastern Michigan Health Association•Detroit, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care and clinical oversight for youth at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility, a secure 24-hour juvenile care environment. The RN provides direct patient care, conducts assessments, administers medications, supports admissions and discharges, responds to medical emergencies, completes clinical audits, and collaborates with medical and facility staff to ensure safe, timely, and compliant care. This position is designed to provide flexibility in scheduling while ensuring consistent dayshift nursing coverage for operational and medical functions throughout the facility.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan required.
Valid Driver License and a reliable transportation required.
Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience preferred.
Experience in correctional health, emergency nursing, behavioral health, pediatrics, adolescent health, or community health preferred.
Strong clinical judgment, assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a secure 24-hour environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare providers, detention staff, and administration.

Responsibilities

Conduct nursing assessments and provide care for acute and chronic medical conditions.
Respond to urgent and emergency medical situations and document care appropriately.
Monitor and follow up on medical concerns, including care received at hospitals, emergency rooms, or outside appointments.
Review discharge instructions and ensure continuity of care.
Complete medical intake screenings and nursing assessments for newly admitted youth.
Review medical records, prescriptions, and treatment orders.
Complete medical discharge clearances and ensure medications, instructions, and follow-up needs are addressed prior to release.
Prepare, administer, and document scheduled and PRN medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
Monitor medication effectiveness and adverse reactions.
Maintain medication inventory, narcotic counts, storage requirements, and promptly report discrepancies.
Conduct medical chart, MAR, treatment, and nursing documentation audits for accuracy and compliance.
Identify outstanding clinical or follow-up needs and communicate concerns to nursing and medical leadership.
Maintain timely and accurate electronic and/or paper medical records.
Provide clinical guidance to detention staff regarding injuries, illness, behavioral health concerns, and other medical needs.
Serve as a liaison between nursing services and facility operations.
Support emergency preparedness and collaborate with detention staff to ensure safe resident care.
Maintain infection control standards and ensure medical areas are clean, organized, and operational.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and process improvements.
Maintain compliance with county policies, juvenile detention regulations, nursing standards, and applicable healthcare laws.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director or Nurse Supervisor.