Pediatric Forensic APP – CARE Team (24/7 On-Call)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Pediatric Hospital Medicine CARE Team seeks a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to perform independent pediatric medical examinations and consultations on inpatient, outpatient, and ED services, in collaboration with the attending physician.

The APP must hold Acute Care Certification for Nurse Practitioners; report to Medical Director; 24/7 on-call; participate in education for residents, CPS, law enforcement, and community partners.

Qualifications

• NP certification in Tennessee required.
• Active APRN licensure is required.
• Experience in pediatric care and child maltreatment settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide forensic medical examinations/consultations and generate reports for inpatient and outpatient cases.
• Respond to CPS and law enforcement consultations; participate in MDT meetings.
• Maintain 24/7 on-call rotation with occasional weekend/evening coverage.
• Educate physicians, residents, fellows, and students; train community partners.
• Provide expert testimony via depositions or court testimony when required.

Skills

Acute Care NP

Pediatric care

24/7 on-call

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Master’s degree

Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Tennessee)

Physician Assistant certification (Tennessee)

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Pediatric Hospital Medicine CARE Team seeks a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to perform independent pediatric medical examinations and consultations on inpatient, outpatient, and ED services, in collaboration with the attending physician.

The APP must hold Acute Care Certification for Nurse Practitioners; report to Medical Director; 24/7 on-call; participate in education for residents, CPS, law enforcement, and community partners.