NURSE-LPN 008-26

Kalamazoo County; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded Defined Benefit retire

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kalamazoo County is seeking an LPN to provide comprehensive medical and nursing care for residents of the Kalamazoo County Jail, a 24-hour secured facility. The role follows the nursing process under the Sheriff’s contracted physician, coordinating with mental health providers, physicians, hospitals, and pharmacies.

Responsibilities include assessing residents, administering meds, evaluating new arrestees, and performing MDOC-required physicals.

Qualifications

• Healthcare setting experience with medical providers.
• Emergency room or psychiatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, evaluates, and treats medical concerns/conditions of residents.
• 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 residents’ medications, including distribution and delivery schedules, documentation, and monitoring of patients’ responses to medications. Collaborates with contracted medical providers, local pharmacies, and mental health providers.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Emergency room experience

Psychiatric experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive medical and nursing care to individuals residing in the Kalamazoo County Jail, a 24-hour, secure criminal justice facility. Nursing services are delivered using the established nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, intervention, and evaluation, in accordance with applicable state jail standards, all relevant laws and 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 of residents.
• 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 residents’ medications, including distribution and delivery schedules, documentation, and monitoring of patients’ responses to medications. Collaborates with contracted medical providers, local pharmacies, and mental health providers.
• Perform related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• At least one to three (1-3) years of related work experience in a healthcare setting working with medical providers. Emergency room or psychiatric experience preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Please provide a copy of your LPN license with your application.

VETERANS: You are encouraged to apply. Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.

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

• Employer-funded Defined Benefit retirement plan