Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity? ATC Healthcare has immediate needs for experienced RN's or LPN's to fill a part-time position, providing care and care coordination for inmates.

**Location: Midland County Jail, Midland, MI Shifts Available: Days & Afternoons Every Other Weekend Rotation

Jail Nurse Job Duties:** The jail nurse will report to Jail Administration and be under the instruction and direction of the jail physician. The jail nurse 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 verifications, 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

Nurse 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 Midland 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

Tuition Reimbursement/401(k) & match

ATC Rewards Program

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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.

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