Nurse Practitioner – Pediatric Forensic & Child Abuse Medicine in Albany (ID-BB 133876)

Legal & Court Responsibilities:
Provide expert witness and fact witness testimony when required.
Participate in court proceedings and legal processes involving child abuse assessments.
Provide clear, objective, and professional communication regarding medical findings and clinical opinions.
Be available to testify in Benton County, Linn County, and other jurisdictions as required.

Quality, Education & Professional Development:
Participate in the development and maintenance of medical policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with Client's mission, vision, and goals.
Complete a minimum of 8 hours of continuing medical education (CME) in child abuse medicine annually.
Participate in quality assurance activities, peer review, and professional consultation.
Consult with child abuse medicine experts as needed.
Stay current with relevant medical literature, evidence-based practices, and clinical standards.
Contribute to ongoing improvements in child abuse assessment and medical services.
On-Call Responsibilities
Participate in a shared on-call phone rotation, generally covering at least one week per month.
Provide appropriate consultation and support for urgent or time-sensitive cases during assigned call periods.

Required Qualifications:
Current Oregon Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN) license and authorization to practice in Oregon.
Clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a relevant healthcare setting.
Strong foundation in patient assessment, clinical decision-making, and evidence-based care.
Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to provide compassionate, trauma-informed, objective, and nonjudgmental care.
Strong crisis management and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to maintain professionalism and sound clinical judgment in sensitive and high-stress situations.
Commitment to protecting children and supporting families affected by abuse and neglect.
Ability to participate in required continuing education and on-call responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Pediatrics or Family Medicine.
Previous experience in Child Abuse Medicine or Child Abuse Pediatrics.
Experience conducting forensic or specialized pediatric medical examinations.
Experience working with Child Advocacy Centers or multidisciplinary child abuse teams.
Experience collaborating with law enforcement and Child Protective Services.
Experience providing expert or fact witness testimony.
Familiarity with child abuse medical protocols and Oregon requirements, including Karly’s Law.
Spanish-language proficiency is a plus.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is a clinically skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner who is committed to child safety and advocacy. They should be comfortable working with sensitive cases, communicating with multidisciplinary professionals, providing objective medical opinions, and supporting children and families through difficult circumstances.

Strong candidates will demonstrate:
Excellent clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Strong forensic documentation and communication abilities.
A trauma-informed and family-centered approach.
Comfort working independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Professionalism, empathy, and emotional maturity.
Commitment to evidence-based child abuse medicine.
Strong interest in continuous learning and professional development.
Alignment with Client's mission and commitment to child and family well-being.

Mission & Impact:
This position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families affected by abuse and neglect. By combining clinical expertise, forensic assessment, multidisciplinary collaboration, and compassionate care, the Nurse Practitioner plays an important role in promoting safety, supporting investigations, and helping children and families move toward healing.