Nurse, Registered (Midnight)

Southeastern Michigan Health Association•Detroit, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

SEMHA is seeking a part-time Midnight Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing support and clinical oversight for youth at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility in Detroit, Michigan. The RN supports continuity of care and facility operations during overnight hours, including medication administration, admissions and discharges, clinical audits, and responses to residents’ medical needs. The position offers flexible scheduling while ensuring consistent overnight nursing coverage. The schedule is three days per week, with 10-hour shifts determined at the discretion of the Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor. The nurse may also be available to provide coverage on day or afternoon shifts based on department needs. SEMHA positions are grant-funded and contingent on continued funding support throughout the assignment.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited nursing school.
Active Registered Nurse license in good standing in the State of Michigan.
Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently during overnight hours.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a secure, 24-hour juvenile detention environment.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with medical providers, operational staff, and administration.
BLS Certification required.
Valid driver license and reliable transportation required.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical nursing experience preferred.
Experience in correctional health, emergency nursing, behavioral health, pediatrics, adolescent health, or community health preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct nursing assessments and provide care for residents requiring overnight evaluation or treatment.
Monitor, assess, and respond to medical concerns, urgent situations, and emergencies.
Document health concerns reported during the shift.
Complete follow-up assessments after hospital visits, specialist appointments, or outside medical treatment; review discharge instructions and implement continuity-of-care plans.
Complete medical intake screenings and admission assessments for new residents.
Review incoming medical records, prescriptions, and treatment orders.
Process overnight discharge medical clearances and ensure discharge medications, instructions, documentation, and communications are completed as needed.
Administer and document medications according to physician orders and facility policies.
Monitor medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and resident compliance.
Maintain medication inventories, narcotic counts, and storage standards; reconcile and report medication discrepancies according to policy.
Conduct medical record and medication audits to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Review documentation, identify outstanding clinical follow-up needs, and communicate unresolved issues to nursing leadership and incoming staff.
Complete required nursing documentation in a timely manner.
Provide clinical guidance to staff regarding resident health concerns and emergencies.
Serve as the primary overnight medical liaison for facility operations.
Assist with medical response decisions involving illness, injury, or behavioral health concerns.
Support emergency preparedness and safe resident care management.
Maintain infection control standards and operational readiness of medical areas.
Address routine health concerns and nursing requests submitted overnight.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
Ensure compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and nursing standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by nursing leadership.