NURSE I & II 012-26

Kalamazoo County; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit retirement plan

Life & Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Kalamazoo County Jail seeks registered nurses to provide medical and nursing services within a 24-hour secure facility. Nurses follow the nursing process, collaborate with mental health providers, contracted physicians, and local hospitals to ensure continuity of care and patient-centered treatment in line with state jail standards.

Duties include assessing and treating medical concerns, administering medications, performing MDOC-required physicals, and maintaining secure medication

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• 1–3 years of related nursing experience.
• Registered Nurse license in Michigan.
• BSN and 3–5 years of nursing experience for Nurse II.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, evaluates, and treats medical concerns/conditions.
• Administers medications on a regular basis.
• Evaluates newly arrested individuals including vital signs, injuries, intoxication, and other health concerns.
• Conducts physicals as required by the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC).
• Maintains medical inventory and supplies; manages and secures jail resident medications, including distribution schedules and documentation; collaborates with providers.
• Assists in creating and updating agency protocols and policies related to medical needs.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Team collaboration

Policy implementation

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The purpose of these positions is to provide medical and nursing services to people who are resident within the Kalamazoo County Jail, a 24 hour, physically secured criminal justice facility. Nursing care is delivered using the established nursing process, including assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, of applicable state jail standards, and all relevant laws, regulations, and under the direction of the Sheriff’s Office contracted physician. This position collaborates with interdisciplinary partners, including mental health providers, contracted physicians, local hospitals, and pharmacies, to ensure continuity of care, maintain security and safety standards, and deliver effective, patient-centered treatment in accordance with accepted best practices..

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses, evaluates, and treats medical concerns/conditions.
• Administers medications on a regular basis.
• Evaluates newly arrested people including assessing, vital signs, injuries, intoxication, and/or any other health concerns.
• Conducts physicals as required by the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC).
• Maintains medical inventory and supplies; manages and secures jail resident medications, including distribution schedules, documentation; and monitoring of patients' responses to medication. Collaborates with contracted medical providers, local pharmacies, and mental health providers.
• Assists in creating and updating agency protocols, and policies as they relate to medical needs.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Nurse I

Required Education and Experience

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing
• One to three (1 to 3) years of related work experience in nursing

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Nurse II

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university
• Three to Five (3 to 5)years of work experience in nursing

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan

The County offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Employer-funded Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Life & Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays

Overtime (as needed)

VETERANS are encouraged to apply.