Jail Nurse (RN) - Alpena Jail
- 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. xrczosw 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
- 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
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