Nurse, Registered (Midnight)

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 r