Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- Jacksonville

University of Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida in Jacksonville is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to join the Pediatric Child Protection Team. The APRN will assist licensed physicians in medical/forensic exams, review abuse reports, write medical reports, and participate in multidisciplinary teams across CPT satellite offices.

Minimum requirements include a Florida APRN license, Master’s in nursing, and CPT fingerprint background check. Preferred candidates have pediatrics and abuse experience.

Qualifications

• State of Florida RN licensure with APRN certification in pediatrics or family medicine.
• Level II-CPT fingerprint background check required.
• Experience in pediatrics, sexual and physical abuse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in medical/forensic examinations for child abuse victims.
• Provide medical reports, records, and testimony as required.
• Coordinate services with CPT satellite offices and community trainings.
• Maintain supplies and assist in program development.

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Jacksonville

Classification Minimum Requirements

Masters degree with a major in nursing or another health-related area. Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.

Job Description

As part of the Pediatric Child Protection Team, the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is responsible for assisting licensed physicians in providing services for victims of child abuse and neglect. Performs medical/forensic examinations and participates as part of the multidisciplinary team, sharing, interpreting and documenting medical data. Reviews daily abuse reports to the Florida Hotline to determine the mandatory referrals for the Department of Children and Families to consult with CPT, per state statute. Determines situations requiring a medical examination or further testing/hospital services/record reviews and in conjunction with supervisors and medical director. Provides diagnostic evaluations and medical consultations regarding abused and neglected children under the direction of the Medical Director. Takes patient histories, conducts physical examinations, and records the data in the patient’s record; writes progress notes and narrative discharge summaries; prepares patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings. Prepares medical reports. Works in conjunction with CPT satellite offices (via Telemedicine) as the medical provider on record. Assists with providing services to children within their residential county vs. traveling to Daytona if it is determined to be the appropriate medical service for the child Consults with Case Coordinators, Program Coordinators and participates in Case Reviews and Team Staffing’s. Refers children exhibiting abnormal findings for additional physician evaluation. Provides physician and pharmacist referrals to patients in need of further medical care and services. Provides depositions and court testimony as required. Maintains inventory and ordering of medical supplies, assisting with recertification of clinic licensing and applications for medical supplies. Contributes to the development, implementation, and expansion of programs and initiatives Participates in meetings, functions, events, and committees, as well as in a team of interdisciplinary health care providers. Under the direction of the Chief for the Division of Child Protection and Forensic Pediatrics, mentors professionals rotating through the Division, participating in elective rotations to include students, residents, fellows, and newly hired CPT personnel. Assists with and Presents trainings in the community (Family Integrity Program, Department of Children and Families, law enforcement, schools, & community organizations), with professional staff (nursing students, residents, medical students, visiting physicians & guests), and with new organizational personnel. Assists with the annual Conference on Child Maltreatment. Participates on the CPT Statewide quality assurance team: Participates with Medical Record Review, Video Conferencing and training for 1 to 2 CPT Site Visits to Teams outside of Jacksonville as a medical reviewer. Follow up is required with training & recommendations to establish consistency across Florida in conducting and recording medical information in the CPT electronic medical record. Completes research and publications as directed by the Chief of the Division of Child Protection and Forensic Pediatrics. Maintains knowledge base in the field of child abuse and neglect utilizing current literature, research, and directives from the Medical Director and Division Chief.

Expected Salary

$105,000 to $120,000

Required Qualifications

Licensure in state of Florida to practice professional nursing and certification as an advanced registered nurse practitioner or specialized pediatrics of family medicine. Children’s Medical Services (CMS) approved physician extender (as defined in the CMS Provider Handbook – Licensed Non-Physician Healthcare Professionals). This position requires a Level II-CPT finger printing background check.

Preferred

Experience in pediatrics, sexual and physical abuse

This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

Background Check is Required.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes