Nurse, Registered (Midnight)

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

LOCATION: Juvenile Detention Facility - Detroit, MI 48211

POSITION SUMMARY:

SEMHA is seeking for a Midnight Registered Nurse (RN). The Midnight Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing support and clinical oversight for youth housed at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility during overnight operations. As a 24-hour secure juvenile care facility, the Midnight RN plays a critical role in ensuring continuity of care, supporting facility operations, maintaining medication administration processes, managing admissions and discharges, completing clinical audits, and responding to all overnight medical needs. The Midnight RN serves as a critical component of continuous healthcare delivery and operational support within the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility.

This position is designed to provide flexibility in scheduling while ensuring consistent overnight nursing coverage for operational and medical functions throughout the facility.

Clinical Nursing 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.

Admissions And Discharge Responsibilities

• Complete medical intake screenings and admission assessments for new residents.


• Review incoming medical records, prescriptions, and treatment orders.


• Process overnight discharge medical clearances.


• Ensure discharge medications, instructions, and documentation are completed and communicated as needed.

Medication Administration Responsibilities

• Administer and document medications in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.


• Monitor medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and resident compliance.


• Maintain medication inventories, narcotic counts, and storage standards.


• Reconcile and report medication discrepancies per policy.

Administrative And Audit Responsibilities

• Conduct medical record and medication audits to ensure compliance and accuracy.


• Review documentation and identify outstanding clinical follow-up needs.


• Communicate unresolved issues to nursing leadership and incoming staff.


• Complete all required nursing documentation in a timely manner.

Operational Support Responsibilities

• 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.


• Support emergency preparedness and safe resident care management.

Qualifications

• RN Degree from an accredited school


• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan in good standing.


• Minimum of one (1) 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

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain infection control standards and operational readiness of medical areas.


• Address routine health concerns and nursing requests submitted overnight.


• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and process enhancements.


• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, regulations, and nursing standards.


• Perform other duties as assigned by nursing leadership.

Salary:

$45.674 hourly ($95,000 annually)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Classification:

Non-Exempt (hourly)

Shift:

Midnight Shift (Flexible Scheduling Available)

Schedule & Work Hours:

4 days per week, 10-hour shifts, schedule determined at the discretion of the Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor. Available for coverage on day/afternoon shift per department needs.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance


• Paid time off and Holidays


• 403b (Retirement plan)


• Various Voluntary Benefit Option

Application Deadline: November 15, 2026.

Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.

SEMHA is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the SEMHA Human Resources Department.

SEMHA positions are grant funded and are contingent upon the continued support of the funding throughout the duration of the assignment.