Jail Nurses
Ionia, Michigan
- Eligibility
- RNEmergency MedicineCritical CareCorrectionsHospital Medicine
Posted Aug 1
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Agency
- Practice
- Epic, Cerner charting
- Setting
- Correctional
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Jail Nurses to provide essential healthcare services within correctional facilities. As a Jail Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality medical care to individuals in custody, ensuring their health and safety are prioritized. Your expertise will support the facility's health programs, manage acute and chronic conditions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote well-being and compliance with healthcare standards. This dynamic role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
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Requirements
- Valid nursing license (RN or LPN) with current registration in the relevant jurisdiction
- Valid nursing license (RN or LPN) with current registration
- Proven experience in emergency medicine, critical care (ICU or trauma center), or hospital medicine environments
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Knowledge of infectious disease control protocols and aseptic techniques
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, or geriatrics is highly desirable
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- Strong assessment skills in triage settings
- Proficiency in medication administration and IV insertion
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations calmly
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Tuition reimbursement
Place
- City
- Ionia, Michigan
- Median rent
- $852/mo
- Local household income
- $63,978/yr
- State price level
- 4% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Michigan index 96.2, where 100 is the national average.
Ionia sits along the Grand River in west-central Michigan, offering small-town charm with easy access to Grand Rapids. The annual Ionia Free Fair and nearby state recreation areas give this rural community a classic Midwestern feel.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
You are weighing ATC Healthcare in Ionia, Michigan. On the one posting in hand, the rate is $36 an hour—same figure at the low, middle, and high end. Charting is listed as Epic or Cerner, so you would step into…
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?