They serve as resource persons to custody employees and other institutional personnel. Nursing in the correctional setting provides the professional nurse with uniquely diverse opportunities to practice nursing in its fullest sense. The major thrust of nursing in the BHCS is in delivery of ambulatory nursing services. At the time of entry into the corrections system, nursing personnel screen new prisoners for acute health problems and communicable diseases. During the initial processing period, a broad database is developed and a permanent Outpatient Health Record initiated.
Nurses also play a key role in the management of chronic diseases and disabilities.
DLW Hospital has nursing units for patients with acute medical and surgical problems as well as a unit for the chronically ill requiring long-term nursing care. As in a community hospital, the Emergency Room is a bustling place serving trauma and accident victims as well as patients with life-threatening medical or surgical problems. Managers and Directors are involved with selection, orientation, and evaluation of nursing and administrative support staff and are responsible for managing Nursing Services resources. Possession of Michigan license as a Registered Nurse. 30003 Lansing, MI 48909.