Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- MCRC

Job Title

Specialized Medical Consultant for Child Maltreatment

About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders.

Department Overview

The Midwest Children's Resource Center provides medical diagnosis, psychological assessment, and treatment for children and their families affected by physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect. In addition, they are available for telephone consultation 24/7 for child protection, law enforcement agencies, physicians, therapists, attorneys, and concerned parent. They offer training, internships, and fellowships for physicians, advanced practice nurses, and professionals interested in expanding their knowledge and skill in medical evaluation, interviewing children, psychological assessment, and treating abused children.

Position Summary

This position provides specialized medical consultation, evaluation, and care for children and adolescents with concerns related to child maltreatment. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing phone consultation and triage for caregivers, medical providers, and community professionals.
• Conducting medical evaluations, including video-recorded histories, for suspected victims of child maltreatment.
• Collecting physical evidence in acute cases of sexual assault or abuse involving children and adolescents.
• Providing medical evaluations and ongoing care for adolescents in youth shelter settings.
• Coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.
• Occasionally providing testimony in legal proceedings.

Schedule and Work Location

This is a 0.9 FTE position with day hours. The role is primarily based in the MCRC outpatient clinic in St. Paul.

On-Call Coverage and Travel

The position includes on-call coverage during nights, weekends, and holidays. On-call responsibilities may involve evaluating acute presentations of physical and sexual abuse at both Children's campuses. The role also requires travel to youth shelters one to three times per week to provide health education and reproductive health care.

Education and Experience

Education: Master's degree from an accredited college. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program. License/Certification/Registration: Current Minnesota RN/APRN Licensure. Current Nurse Practitioner certification in specialty area. Experience: 1-5 years experience preferred. Training will be provided for the assessment of child physical and sexual abuse. Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Good computer skills.

Physical Demands

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Salary and Benefits

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee's scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs. In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.