Nurse Practitioner

Description

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference in the life of a child, Project Harmony is looking for you. We are seeking an experienced and committed Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic and innovative organization. The Nurse Practitioner will provide services to Project Harmony clients in a compassionate, professional, ethical and knowledgeable manner. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the medical evaluation, care and diagnosis/treatment of children with suspected sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect.

The Nurse Practitioner is also responsible for overseeing the clinical duties of the Registered Nurses on staff.

Project Harmony exists to provide effective, immediate and sensitive support to child abuse victims and their non-offending family members. Project Harmony is committed to a vision with a focus on one goal: ending the cycle of child abuse and neglect. Project Harmony is one of the largest Child Advocacy Centers in the nation.

At Project Harmony, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our community. Project Harmony is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national original, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Diversity and Inclusion: Respect and embrace diversity and inclusion of all

Strategic Innovation: Lead the field in response to the evolving needs of children and families

Quality Service: Ensure consistent, high-quality service with impactful results, to our families, our partner agencies, the community, and each other

Collaborative Relationships: Build trusted relationships by leading with honesty, integrity, vulnerability, and humility

• Provide direct clinical services, to include medical examinations of children who are victims of abuse or neglect, medication administration as required/directed by Project Harmony’s protocol and lab testing as indicated. This also includes accurate and complete electronic health records and documentation of clinical services and phone calls
• Provide supervision of RN clinical evaluations to ensure appropriate examinations and recommendations are being completed and as directed by the protocol
• Delegate duties to the RN to help with any case management needs
• Provide clinical consultation to partner agencies and multidisciplinary team members regarding medical issues related to child abuse
• Coordination of care with families, investigators and community providers
• Provide child abuse education to professionals in our partner agencies and in the community
• Provide testimony, as needed, in criminal and/or juvenile court regarding medical examination/consultation of child abuse/neglect victims
• Rotate 24/7 on-call responsibilities and be flexible with schedule and call needs
• Ensure culturally competent services are provided to all families we serve without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender or sexual orientation
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institution
• Licensed in Nebraska as a Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), pediatric and adolescent, training within six months of hire
• Keep up to date with all continuing education requirements for state licenses and any other certifications held

Experience and Training

• Experience in medical examination of children preferred
• Training and experience in the child welfare system, and working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), preferred but not required
• Experience with Electronic Health Records

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to establish rapport with children/families of child abuse and neglect
• Demonstrate effective listening and communication skills
• Demonstrate problem solving skills and ability to resolve conflicts
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Outlook, Word, etc.) as well as other software and databases (EPIC, FAMCare etc.)
• Ability to be flexible and adjust to stressful and ever-changing situations
• Ability to be organized and detail oriented
• Must possess time management skills
• Must respect and maintain confidentiality

Other

• Must be willing to work flexible hours
• Must submit to a thorough criminal history background check
• Must have access to a vehicle, possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Position may involve some travel, primarily within the state

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.