Nurse Practioner

Summary

PART TIME DAY SHIFT 10 HOURS PER WEEK-POSITION IS LOCATED IN THE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER IN SALISBURY, MD

Center For Hope

In response to the growing presence of violence in Baltimore, LifeBridge Health is committed to building hope within our communities with the new Center for Hope. Center for Hope is a unique space where comprehensive programs, experts and city agency partners join together to foster positivity, safety and success for children, youth and adults. The first of its kind in the nation, Center for Hope is a model for employing integrated programs and services designed to break the cycle of violence and its lifelong impact for victims of all races, ethnicities and religions, from the cradle to old age

Job Summary

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) serves as a collaborative member of the Child Advocacy Center multidisciplinary team. The PNP is responsible for performing non-acute forensic medical evaluations for children and adolescents with suspected abuse and neglect. The PNP is also responsible for performing initial screening exams for children entering foster care and kinship care. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary team members including law enforcement, child welfare, forensic interviewers, family advocates, and legal professionals.

Requirements

Seasoned professional knowledge; equivalent to a Master's degree; knowledge in more than one discipline.

Current Maryland Registered Nurse License, Master's in Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner Certification.

At least 3 years of experience providing medical care for children in outpatient settings. 5-7 years of experience.

Must be comfortable working with victims of child abuse and neglect.

Experience as Forensic Nurse Examiner strongly preferred.

American Heart Association CPR Certification.

PART TIME 10 HOURS PER WEEK

Additional Information

As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners : LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.