Nurse, Practitioner

Southeastern Michigan Health Association•Detroit, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner will work at the Juvenile Detention Facility in Detroit, MI. This part-time role involves providing comprehensive healthcare services to adolescents within the facility, managing both acute and chronic conditions, and ensuring continuity of care through collaboration with various professionals and external providers. The position requires adherence to facility and state regulations, documentation in the EMR, and support for discharge planning.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited program.
Current valid and unrestricted license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Michigan.
Current certification through an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Credentialing Agency as a Nurse Practitioner.
Two (2) or more years of post-degree experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Cleared to work in a childcaring institution by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Child Protective Services.
Valid BLS Certification.
Valid Driver License with reliable transportation.
Basic computer skills with ability to navigate EMR.
Presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive physical examinations of adolescents to assess health conditions and identify medical needs.
Manage chronic conditions including diabetes mellitus (type 1 and 2), asthma, seizure disorder, anemia, and basic mental health disorders.
Assess and manage acute conditions including trauma/injury, lacerations, head injuries, and respiratory infections.
Perform basic procedural skills including laceration repair, I&D, wound management, and basic trauma management.
Conduct male/female sensitive examinations with appropriate follow-up.
Complete Child Protective Services examinations for reported abuse and neglect.
Develop and manage treatment plans, including hospital and specialist follow-ups for acute and chronic conditions.
Provide patient guidance on healthy habits and preventative strategies, including diet, activity, and STIs.
Prescribe medications and provide instructions for appropriate administration.
Order and interpret lab and imaging results to guide treatment planning.
Collaborate with behavioral health, nursing, security, social work, and external providers for continuity of care.
Document patient interactions in the EMR, ensure compliance with facility/state regulations, foster a professional environment, and support discharge planning including medication dispensing.
Maintain records, reports, and meet deadlines.
Operate office machinery and equipment.