Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Chsfl • Bartow, FL

5d

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse joins the Child Protection Team and provides health assessments, medical examinations, diagnostic procedures, counseling, and care coordination for children, including children referred for suspected abuse. The role reviews reports and medical records, assesses evidence of abuse, diagnoses relevant diseases and infections, refers children for treatment, prescribes medications under established protocols, and provides information to legal authorities when required. The APRN also supports program staff, participates in team meetings and continuing education, and contributes to a positive work environment while following CHS policies and values.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited university.
• Florida licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Daily access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
• Three years of experience as a nurse practitioner in pediatrics or family medicine.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children who have been victims of abuse.

Responsibilities

• Provide health assessments for well children, including physical assessments, developmental screenings, management of selected health alterations under protocol or physician consultation, telephone management, and counseling on health promotion and illness prevention.
• Review child abuse reports to determine which meet criteria for medical review.
• Perform medical examinations and obtain histories in accordance with the Child Sexual Abuse Guidelines.
• Perform diagnostic procedures identified by the physician.
• Diagnose diseases and infections relevant to child sexual abuse and refer children for treatment.
• Perform photocoloscopy in accordance with the Child Sexual Abuse Guidelines.
• Photograph lesions and bruises.
• Prescribe medications according to established protocols.
• Counsel patients and families on preventive care, medical problems, and use of prescribed treatment, including drug therapy.
• Respond to legal authorities as required within the scope of practice and provide depositions and court testimony as needed.
• Review medical records and photographs of children unable to receive timely medical examinations to assess evidence of abuse.
• Provide one-on-one consultation with program staff as needed.
• Participate in weekly Child Protection Team meetings.
• Attend bi-annual meetings sponsored by the Department of Health, Children's Medical Services, for continuing education and quality assurance.
• Contribute to a positive and engaging work environment; stay current on job-related issues and trends; and participate in departmental meetings, training, education, and quality processes.
• Comply with CHS's code of conduct, policies, procedures, and other obligations.
• Assist with training team members and provide backup when necessary.
• Take on projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate CHS Common Bond values in the performance of job duties.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Great benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level