Jail Nurse (RN) - Alpena Jail

Full Time Jail Nurse Opportunity 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.

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 weekPTO - Paid Time Off BankATC Rewards Program You can talk to us 24/7Jail Nurse(s)

Must be able to pass ALL required health and other screeningsEOE (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.