Jail Nurse (RN) - Alpena Jail

Jail Nurse

Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity? 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. Jail Nurse Job Duties: The jail medical staff will report to Jail Administration and be under the instruction and direction of the jail physician. The jail medical staff job duties include:

• 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
• Examinations must be signed off by physician within 14 days
• 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
• Nurse will 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
• Medical staff will be 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.

ATC Benefits for Jail Nurse(s):

• 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

Jail Nurse(s) Job 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

EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)- ATC Healthcare will not discriminate against any individual because of race, religion, age, national origin, color, height, weight, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political beliefs or disability.