NP- Child Abuse Pediatrics Coordinator

Job Summary :

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced NP / PA to serve as the Pediatric Child Abuse Coordinator for a newly developed program at the Children'd hospital at Erlanger. This role is designed to support the health and safety of children in our community through a combination of clinical care and program coordination. The position will serve as the organizational center of the CARE team and is envisioned as a 50-50 split between clinical and administrative responsibilities.

As the CARE Team Program Coordinator, the APP will work directly with the Medical Director to help build and sustain a comprehensive child protection program. The provider will serve as a key liaison between the CARE team and external partners, including the Department of Children's Services, law enforcement, and the legal team, ensuring timely and coordinated responses to cases of suspected child maltreatment. The APP will also contribute to the development of protocols, documentation standards, and outreach efforts to strengthen the program's impact.

On the clinical side, the APP will evaluate and manage the health needs of infants, children, and adolescents who are being assessed for potential abuse or neglect. This includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and all forms of neglect. The provider will conduct thorough assessments, provide health promotion and risk reduction strategies, and coordinate referrals for developmental, emotional, and specialty care as needed. Patients will be seen in a variety of settings including the outpatient clinic, emergency department, and inpatient units.

This full-time position follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM, with minimal call responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be passionate about child advocacy, skilled in trauma-informed care, and capable of navigating complex multidisciplinary environments with professionalism and empathy.

Education Required :

RN with a master's degree in nursing certification in neonatal nursing practice. Graduate of a nationally accredited school of nursing.

Experience Required :

Minimum of 2 years experience in pediatrics

Position Requirement(s) : License / Certification / Registration

Required : Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. Eligibility to sit for certification in area of specialty. BLS completed prior to going to the unit / department and to be maintained going forward. PALS certification kept current.

The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Preferred :

Certification in areas of specialty

Department Position Summary :

A Nurse Practitioner in the Child Abuse Pediatrics Service will work under direction of the physicians / medical director. He / She will be responsible for developing evidence-based protocols and utilizing them to develop an individualized plan of care. He / She must be able to collect, document, and analyze patient data. They must be able to collaborate with the health care team in the development and implementation of testing and treatment according to protocols. He / She must be able to participate in development and implementation health screening programs for adults and develop protocols for identification of high-risk individuals.

The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over their life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. He / She must interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and / or by self-assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.