Nurse, Practitioner

Job description

Description LOCATION: Juvenile Detention Facility - Detroit, MI 48211 DUTIES AND 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, a...