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Clay County approves two registered nurses for withdrawal management facility with backfill authority
Summary
The Board approved hiring two budgeted RN positions for Clay County’s withdrawal management (detox) facility, authorizing backfill to prevent staffing gaps; commissioners discussed internal LPNs pursuing RN licensure and the risk of losing experienced staff.
Clay County commissioners voted Dec. 30 to approve hiring two registered nurses for the county’s withdrawal management (detox) facility and granted authority to backfill positions if needed. The request came from staff who said the positions were already budgeted for 2026 and that additional RNs would help avoid days when a nurse absence would force the facility to forgo revenue.
Why it matters: The county operates a withdrawal…
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