Posted Jul 27, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 28, 2026
About this role
Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier. Essential functions include: timely and accurately assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients; contact practitioner to obtain orders; administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner; provide emergency first aid care when appropriate; check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site; triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call; collect and record data for statistical reporting on the CQI; record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents; report reactions to treatments and medications; provide patient education on topics such as correctional facility's policies and discharge planning; record care information concisely, accurately, and completely; collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatmen
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t; maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions; maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutic diets and nutrition, and social and behavioral sciences; recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies; notify supervisor of medical or security incidents; present/participate in in-service education sessions; perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards; maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices; oversee and delegate duties as expected and allowed under the RN scope of practice; may be directed to cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities; may be asked to act as a back-up to the H. S. A/Site Manager; may be asked to train new hires and coworkers.
Skills for this role
TriageDischarge Planning
Requirements
Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standing
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training
Excellent documentation skills
Knowledge of the RN scope of practice
Blood glucose testing
Corrections facility medical clinic experience
Triage
HIPAA compliance
Benefits
Referral program
401(k) w/employer match
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Professional Development
Paid Time Off
Disability Insurance
Living in Traverse City, MI
Traverse City sits on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay, offering nurses a lakeside lifestyle surrounded by cherry orchards and wine country. With four seasons of outdoor activity and a compact downtown, it appeals to those seeking a slower pace after shift work.