Nurse Practitioner – Contracted

Nurse practitioners at the CAC play a critical role in the multidisciplinary team responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing cases of suspected child abuse. By providing specialized, trauma-informed examinations, nurse practitioners help children feel safe and comfortable through their strong assessment and communication skills, and demonstrate empathy and compassion while handling these sensitive cases. This position is a contracted position to support our West Plains Center.

• Works as part of the CAC team, in accordance with the CAC protocols, scope of practice, local and national standards, and Missouri statutes.
• Gathers comprehensive medical and social history from parent or legal guardian and reviews case information from MDT members and other relevant sources.
• Performs sensitive and thorough medical examinations of children for whom there are concerns of child abuse and/or neglect.
• Documents examination via colposcopy and photography if indicated, and accurately details findings and recommendations in the medical report in a timely fashion.
• Participates in pre and post meetings with MDT and family/guardians.
• As a member of Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), attends MDT meetings when an expert medical opinion is requested or in instances of relevant medical findings.
• Reviews medical records and provides medical consultation as requested by MDT in child abuse/neglect/drug endangerment cases.
• Provides treatment for sexually transmitted infections according to CDC guidelines for STI's.
• Reviews all diagnostic tests which have been ordered by SAFE-CARE providers at the CAC, follows up as appropriate, and communicates findings to team members and family as indicated.
• Supports the Executive Director and consulting physicians in developing medical protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in quality assurance activities, including peer review of medical providers through participation in CAC provider meetings and through Missouri's Visual Share quality improvement program.
• Provides education to medical professionals in the community, as well as MDT members, regarding child abuse evaluation.
• Testifies in court, as subpoenaed.
• Completes annual continuing education requirements to maintain status as a licensed advanced practice nurse and a SAFE-CARE provider in Missouri.
• Participates in CAC staff meetings.
• Represents the CAC at community meetings and serves on community work groups, as requested by CAC leadership.
• Participates in monthly SAFE-CARE educational and peer review webinars as time allows.
• Engages in high-quality, professional practice reflective of the Child Advocacy Center's policies and procedures, state and federal statutes, accreditation standards, contractual conditions, and established best practices.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

• Ability to provide comprehensive, trauma-informed medical care to children.
• Knowledge of medical and legal aspects of the forensic medical exam.
• Knowledge of child development, ages birth to 18 years.
• Understanding of complex family dynamics in child abuse.
• Ability to work effectively in crisis situations.
• Ability to work as a skilled team member with CAC staff, volunteers, and MDT members.
• Ability to communicate effectively in court.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function harmoniously in a small but busy workplace as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to accommodate some limited travel and work evenings and weekends, if necessary.

• Licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Missouri.
• One year of pediatric experience.
• Maintains…