Nurse, Practitioner
Detroit, MI Wayne - JDF Clinical Services
Job Type
Part-time
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, 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.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE: 

  • 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.
  • Possess a 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
  • Candidates must be 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting and standing and working on a computer.
  • Walking to different floors/clinic sites throughout the facility.
  • Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization’s physical premises.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (Examples)

  • Responsibility for maintaining records, reports, deadlines.
  • Basic computer skills with ability to navigate EMR.
  • Responsibility of knowing how office machine/equipment must be operated.
  • Physical demands/ emotional demands and any other demands usual or unusual. 


Salary: $57.00 hourly

Employment Type: Part-Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Benefits: None
 

Application Deadline: May 28, 2026. 

Please contact SEMHA HR Department @ (313) 873-6500 if you need assistance to upload resume, cover letter, and/or make application online.

 
 
** Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.** 
 
** SEMHA is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the SEMHA Human Resources Department. ** 
 
** SEMHA positions are grant funded and are contingent upon the continued support of the funding throughout the duration of the assignment. **
Salary Description
$57.00 hourly