Child Abuse Medical Provider - NP Job at ABC House, Albany, OR

ekhuQXNrS1ZiSllKWlhHeGs0aWw2TE1ZRXc9PQ==
  • ABC House
  • Albany, OR

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Negotiable DOE

Online applications only. Drop-in applicants and promoters are not appropriate for this facility.

The Child Abuse Medical Provider - Nurse Practitioner provides forensic medical evaluation and consultation services tochildren and youth referred for concerns of abuse and neglect. This is a unique opportunity for a talentedand motivated individual with experience in pediatrics or family medicine to work as part of amultidisciplinary team and to contribute to the prevention, evaluation and treatment of child abuse.


Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide complete child abuse assessment and consultation services to children referred with concerns of child abuse and neglect.
- Conduct forensic medical examinations of children and youth. Determine child and familys medical and social needs, including emotional and psychological concerns, and make appropriate recommendations.
- Complete all required medical documentation, including photo-documentation, in electronic health record system and patient charts. Prepare reports for client records and investigations.
- In coordination with the Medical Director, serve as a designated medical provider for suspicious physical injury cases referred under Karlys Law. Provide additional medical consultation for multidisciplinary team
members and local medical providers on child abuse issues as needed.
- Regularly participate in case review with the multidisciplinary teams in coordination with other medical providers.
- Provide expert and fact witness testimony in Benton and Linn County proceedings and other jurisdictions as required.
- Assist in establishing medical policy and protocols in accordance with ABC Houses mission, vision and goals.
- Complete a minimum of eight hours of continuing medical education in child abuse medicine annually and participate in additional quality assurance activities including consultation with child abuse experts, literature review and peer review.
- Share call-phone duties at minimum one week per month.
- Additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications
- This position is open to Nurse Practitioners with a license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon. Pediatrics or Family Medicine preferred.
- Experience with child abuse medicine preferred.
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary partners, including law enforcement, child protective services, mental health providers and non-medical professionals.
- Demonstrated competency in trauma informed care; ability to communicate compassionately and remain objective and non-judgmental.
- Ability to calmly and effectively deal with people in crisis.
- Spanish speaker is a plus.
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission and vision of ABC House.

Job Tags

Local area,

Similar Jobs

Advanced Environmental Group, Inc.

Safety Specialist - Site Safety Officer Job at Advanced Environmental Group, Inc.

 ...Job Description Advanced Environmental Group, Inc. (AEG) is seeking a Safety Specialist - Site Safety Officer in California. The health and safety technician will support the AEG Safety Team. This position is designed for individuals with 3-5+ years of experience in... 

Providence

RN Diabetes Educator-Sweet Beginnings - Per Diem Job at Providence

 ...Description Join our team as a RN Diabetes Educator for our Sweet Beginnings program at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, CA. This position is Per-Diem that will work 8-hour shifts. There are no weekends required in this position. Our Sweet Beginnings... 

CHRISTUS Health

CST, Certified Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center - PRN Job at CHRISTUS Health

 ...Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred. Establishes and maintains the sterile field,...  ...duties as assigned.Job Requirements:Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent is required Completion of the Surgical Technology... 

Center for Disability Services

Assistant Director of Quality Improvement Job at Center for Disability Services

 ...innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.We are looking for an Assistant Director of Quality Improvement to join our agency.The Assistant Director of Quality Improvement is responsible for the oversight of management and... 

Ascend Medical Staffing

CRNA - Anesthesiology job available in Fontana, California Job at Ascend Medical Staffing

 ...~ ASAP - 3 months with option to extend ~Multiple Shifts 7a-5p, 9a-7p, 11a-9p (Other shifts available) - Wednesday - Saturday or Thursday - Sunday. 4x10's. Flexibility helpful but will be consistent with the schedule - greatest need is the 7a-5p. ~ No Call...