Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Forensic Medicine

Palm Careers; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403B matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

4–5 weeks vacation

Job summary

Palm Careers is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Medical Forensic in Palm Springs, CA. The role emphasizes forensic exams for suspected child abuse cases as ordered by law enforcement and CPS.

Requires MSN or DNP, CA RN and NP licenses, NP Furnishing license, DEA, CURES, and BLS; two years in child abuse pediatrics. Comprehensive benefits provided, including health, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• MSN or DNP required.
• CA RN and NP licenses active and unrestricted.
• Two years of experience in child abuse pediatrics, including forensic exams.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic medical exams for suspected abuse in children and adolescents.
• Order labs and imaging as needed to assess potential abuse.
• Conduct follow-up medical exams and exams for children entering foster care.

Skills

Pediatric emergency medicine

Forensic exam experience

Child abuse pediatrics

Medical documentation

Education

MSN or DNP

Job description

Very exciting Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Medical Forensic opportunity in BEAUTIFUL Palm Springs, CA!

Our team is hiring for an exciting opportunity where you can truly make a difference in the world! We will consider Nurse Practitioners with extensive pediatric emergency medicine experience for this role and of course we would love to find candidates who have the medical forensic pediatric experience!

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

Education

Required: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Licensure/Certification

• Active and unrestricted RN and NP CA State License
• Active Board Certification
• Nurse Practitioner Furnishing (NPF) license number
• Active DEA certification to dispense controlled substances (II-V)
• CURES registration
• Active Basic Life Support certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association

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

Comprehensive Benefits Package! Health, Dental, Matching 403B, Life, Disability, 4-5 weeks’ vacation and MUCH MORE!