Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Forensic Medicine

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!