Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Michigan seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary and urgent care within a correctional setting. You will conduct patient assessments, diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams while upholding patient dignity and safety.

The role requires evidence-based, protocol-driven practice in a secure environment with independent clinical decision-making and strict regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP/PA delivering independent clinical care as permitted.
• Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic and patient management skills.
• Proficiency in evidence-based practice and protocol-driven care.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a secure, structured healthcare environment.
• Commitment to patient dignity, safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and triage for urgent and routine concerns.
• Diagnose and manage chronic and acute conditions.
• Prescribe medications and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams to support continuity of services.
• Follow clinical protocols and regulatory/clinical compliance requirements.

Skills

NP/PA independent practice

Clinical judgment

Diagnostic skills

Evidence-based practice

Team collaboration

Job description

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to provide primary and urgent care within a correctional setting, ensuring safe, evidence-based treatment while upholding patient dignity and compliance.

Key Duties

• Conduct patient assessments and triage for urgent and routine concerns.
• Diagnose and manage chronic and acute conditions.
• Prescribe medications and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams to support continuity of services.
• Follow clinical protocols and regulatory/clinical compliance requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed NP/PA qualified to deliver independent clinical care as permitted.
• Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic, and patient management skills.
• Proficiency in evidence-based practice and protocol-driven care.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a secure, structured healthcare environment.
• Commitment to patient dignity, safety, and compliance.