Nurse, Registered

Description

LOCATION: Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility - Detroit, MI 48211

POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care and clinical oversight for youth at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility, a secure 24-hour juvenile care environment. The RN provides direct patient care, conducts assessments, administers medications, supports admissions and discharges, responds to medical emergencies, completes clinical audits, and collaborates with medical and facility staff to ensure safe, timely, and compliant care. This position is designed to provide flexibility in scheduling while ensuring consistent dayshift nursing coverage for operational and medical functions throughout the facility.

EEEENTIALS FUNCTIONS:

Clinical Nursing Responsibilities:

• Conduct nursing assessments and provide care for acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Respond to urgent and emergency medical situations and document care appropriately.
• Monitor and follow up on medical concerns, including care received at hospitals, emergency rooms, or outside appointments.
• Review discharge instructions and ensure continuity of care.

Admissions and Discharge Responsibilities:

• Complete medical intake screenings and nursing assessments for newly admitted youth.
• Review medical records, prescriptions, and treatment orders.
• Complete medical discharge clearances and ensure medications, instructions, and follow-up needs are addressed prior to release.

Medication Administration Responsibilities:

• Prepare, administer, and document scheduled and PRN medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Monitor medication effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Maintain medication inventory, narcotic counts, storage requirements, and promptly report discrepancies.

Administrative and Audit Responsibilities:

• Conduct medical chart, MAR, treatment, and nursing documentation audits for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify outstanding clinical or follow-up needs and communicate concerns to nursing and medical leadership.
• Maintain timely and accurate electronic and/or paper medical records.

Operational Support Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical guidance to detention staff regarding injuries, illness, behavioral health concerns, and other medical needs.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing services and facility operations.
• Support emergency preparedness and collaborate with detention staff to ensure safe resident care.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain infection control standards and ensure medical areas are clean, organized, and operational.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and process improvements.
• Maintain compliance with county policies, juvenile detention regulations, nursing standards, and applicable healthcare laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director or Nurse Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in correctional health, emergency nursing, behavioral health, pediatrics, adolescent health, or community health preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a secure 24-hour environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare providers, detention staff, and administration.
• Valid Driver License and a reliable transportation required

Work Environment: This position functions within a secure 24-hour juvenile detention facility requiring independent decision-making, strong clinical assessment skills, flexibility, and the ability to respond efficiently to both scheduled and unscheduled medical needs during operations.

Salary: $43 hourly

Employment Type: Full-Time

Classification: Non-exempt (hourly)

Work Hours:  4 days a week (10 hours shift)

Work Schedule: 7am - 5pm (Flexible Scheduling Available) - Note: Schedule determined at the discretion of the Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor. Available for coverage on afternoon/mid-night 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 13, 2026. 

Please contact SEMHA HR Department @ (313) 873-6500 if you need assistance to upload resume, cover letter, and/or make application online.