Pediatric Forensic Nurse Practitioner-BSCC

Eisenhower Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisenhower Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to perform forensic medical exams of suspected child abuse, provide care to foster children, and coordinate with law enforcement and CPS. The role requires MSN or DNP, CA RN/NP licensure, and a current NP Furnishing license.

Two years of pediatric forensics experience and BLS/DEA credentials are required. The NP will work with the BSCC Medical Director and attend monthly MDT meetings, with duties including documentation, testimony, and

Qualifications

• Education: MSN or DNP from an accredited school of nursing
• Licensure/Certification: Active and unrestricted CA RN and NP licenses; NP Furnishing (NPF); BRN; DEA for controlled substances; NPI; BLS from AHA
• Experience: Two (2) years in child abuse pediatrics, including forensic exams and care of children in foster care

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough forensic examinations, evidence collection and documentation per protocol.
• Secure required consents for treatment and forensic exams.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals to victims and support persons.
• Attend MDT meetings with law enforcement, prosecutors and CPS.
• Provide expert testimony in court when indicated/subpoenaed.
• Maintain competencies to conduct forensic evidentiary examinations.

Skills

Flexible

Relationship building

High-volume environment

Confidentiality

Initiative

Independent problem solving

Anatomy knowledge

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Medical guidelines

Education

MSN or DNP

CA RN license

NP Furnishing (NPF)

DEA for controlled substances

NPI

BRN NP certification

BLS certification

Job description

Default Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Hours: 0 Salary range: $ Schedule: Per Diem Shift Hours: 8 Hour employee Department: Child Diagnostic

Job Objective:

Undertakes forensic medical exams of suspected sexual and physical abuse of children and adolescents age newborn to 17 as ordered by Riverside County law enforcement and/or Child Protective Services. When necessary, orders laboratory work and imaging to be conducted to better assess potential abuse. Conducts follow-up medical exams as necessary. Conducts medical exams of children entering the foster care system.

Job Description:

Education: Required: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited school of nursing

Licensure/Certification: Required: Active and unrestricted CA licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) Nurse Practitioner Furnishing (NPF) license number from the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Current board certification as NP by a nationally accredited organization in a population foci Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate to dispense controlled substances (II-V) National Provider Identifier (NPI) CURES registration Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Experience: Required: Two (2) years of experience in child abuse pediatrics, including conducting forensic medical exams for sexual and physical abuse, and the care of children in foster care

Reports To: BSCC Medical Director and/or Eisenhower Emergency Department Medical Director

Supervises: N/A

Ages of Patients: Pediatric, Adolescent

Blood Borne Pathogens: High Potential

Potential Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Ability to be flexible in response to unexpected change in work volume, Ability to establish good working relationships and work in a professional manner with patients, physicians, and co-workers, Ability to function in a high volume environment, analyze situations quickly and accurately, and take appropriate action, Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, Ability to problem solve independently, Ability to work independently and exercises a high degree of initiative, judgment and discretion, Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, Strong understanding of evidence-based practice, medical guidelines, and state and federal healthcare regulations, Written and verbal communication skills

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Secures appropriate consents for treatment, medication administration, photography and/or forensic exam.
• Performs timely, thorough and professional forensic examinations, evidence collection, and documentation as per protocol, including providing timely, thorough, and professional forensic evidence collection, documentation/photo documentation, and preservation of evidence.
• Evaluates pregnancy risk and offer prevention as appropriate (which may be in conjunction with the Emergency Department physician); obtains informed consent as needed.
• Evaluates and treats prophylactically for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as per protocol and as indicated, which may be in conjunction with Emergency Department physician.
• Assesses, documents, and seeks care for injuries noted on forensic exam and reports any findings that may require immediate medical intervention to Emergency Department staff/physicians and BSCC Medical Director and refers patient to Emergency Room physician for further evaluation and care as warranted.
• Performs medical exams of children entering the foster care system.
• Provides crisis intervention and ongoing support and education to victims and support persons throughout treatment; appropriately refer victims for immediate and follow-up medical care and/or counseling.
• Provides discharge instructions, follow-up medical care options and referrals, which may include Victims of Violent Crime Compensation.
• Schedules and performs medical follow-up as per protocol and as needed.
• Participates in peer review, process improvement and quality review.
• Maintains annual competencies to conduct forensic evidentiary examinations.
• Provides expert testimony in court when indicated/subpoenaed.
• Attends monthly Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings with law enforcement, prosecutors and Child Protective Services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Welcome to Eisenhower Health Careers! Eisenhower has been a leader in health care for the Coachella Valley since we opened our medical center in 1971. Since then, we've been growing steadily, adding services, capabilities and facilities to anticipate and meet the needs of our expanding area. Today, the Eisenhower name extends far beyond the state-of-the-art care we deliver at the hospital.