Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner (32‑36 hr/wk)

Project Harmony Child Protection Center is seeking an experienced and committed Nurse Practitioner to provide compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable medical evaluation, care, and diagnosis/treatment of children with suspected sexual abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. The Nurse Practitioner will also oversee the clinical duties of Registered Nurses on staff.

• Provide direct clinical services, including 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 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.
• Coordinate care with families, investigators, and community providers.
• Provide child abuse education to professionals in 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 served without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender, or sexual orientation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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 origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Job description disclaimer:
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.