Midnight RN - Juvenile Care & Overnight Support

Southeastern Michigan Health Association (SEMHA); Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

PTO and Holidays

403b (Retirement plan)

Voluntary Benefit Option

Job summary

SEMHA is seeking a Midnight Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive overnight nursing care and clinical oversight for youth at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility in Detroit, MI. The role ensures continuity of care, medication administration, admissions/discharges, and audits while supporting facility operations.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license in Michigan, has 1+ year of clinical nursing experience (corrections or pediatric/adolescent settings preferred), and can work

Qualifications

• RN Degree from an accredited school.
• Active RN license in the State of Michigan in good standing.
• Minimum of one year clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in correctional health, emergency nursing, behavioral health, pediatrics, adolescent health, or community health preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently during overnight hours.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities within a secure 24-hour juvenile detention environment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including medical providers, operational staff, and administration.
• BLS Certification
• Valid Driver License and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and provide care for residents requiring overnight medical 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.
• Administer and document medications in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Maintain medication inventories, narcotic counts, and storage standards.
• Reconcile and report medication discrepancies per policy.
• Conduct medical record and medication audits to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• 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 related to illness, injury, or behavioral health concerns.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

BLS Certification

Education

RN degree from an accredited school

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

SEMHA is seeking a Midnight Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive overnight nursing care and clinical oversight for youth at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility in Detroit, MI. The role ensures continuity of care, medication administration, admissions/discharges, and audits while supporting facility operations.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license in Michigan, has 1+ year of clinical nursing experience (corrections or pediatric/adolescent settings preferred), and can work