Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Forensic Medicine

Palm Careers

Palm Springs, CALIFORNIA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Child Protection/Welfare, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Emergency Medicine, Forensic Science, Laboratory, Law Enforcement, Medical Examination, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Registered Nurse (RN), United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
LOCATION
Palm Springs, CALIFORNIA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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!

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