Our Kids After Hours Nurse Practitioner (PRN)
Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide after-hours coverage which includes at a minimum 8 shifts per month, some of which are required to be weekends. [weekday shifts: 5p-8a, weekend/holiday shifts: 8a-8p and 8p-8a].
- Triage incoming calls from community partners (DCS, LE, medical providers).
- Provide acute forensic medical evaluations when indicated at the Our Kids Center or Vanderbilt Pediatric Emergency Department.
- Perform forensic medical evaluations on children and adolescents (birth to 15 years of age) with concerns of acute sexual abuse or assault as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Collaborate with law enforcement, Department of Children’s Services, and other community partners during sexual abuse investigations.
- Write detailed reports and provide court testimony when required.
- Adapt interactions to meet the developmental, cultural, and special needs of each child and family.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program Master’s Degree required.
- Licensure: Current TN Advanced Practice Nursing or Physician Assistant License.
- Certification: as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant by national certifying body acceptable to the State of Tennessee Board of Nursing.
- One (1) year recent pediatric experience and 1 year APN/PA experience with pediatric population preferred.
- Sexual assault examination experience strongly preferred.
- Broad knowledge of family violence and child abuse issues plus knowledge of the criminal justice and child protection systems desirable.
Why Join the Our Kids Team:
The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, is passionate about supporting children and families, and values teamwork and flexibility. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping vulnerable children and their families.
The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, is passionate about supporting children and families, and values teamwork and flexibility. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping vulnerable children and their families.
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