Forensic Nurse Practitioner (Crime Victims Center)

15 days ago
TennesseeFull TimePrimary Care
Practice Authority in Tennessee
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Shelby County as a Forensic Nurse Practitioner – Crime Victims Center in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Interviews victims of sexual violence for histories of assault.
  • Performs physical exams of adults and children and documents accurately.
  • Correctly documents injuries, pertinent physical findings, and child development through clear digital photographs on agency camera.
  • Collects evidence from victims.

Requirements

  • Two (2) years of experience working in a clinical field; AND
  • Preference given to nurse practitioners with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner certification.
  • PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Duties and Responsibilities
  • Interviews victims of sexual violence for histories of assault.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Shelby County in United States.

Key Skills

Forensic nursingSexual assault examinationEvidence collectionCrisis interventionTrauma-informed carePhysical assessmentExpert witness testimonyElectronic medical recordsMicrosoft OfficeClinical documentationPatient advocacyCollaborationMedical protocol implementationTraining facilitationConfidentiality management
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Position Insights

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Primary Care position at Shelby County is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Forensic nursing, Sexual assault examination, Evidence collection, Crisis intervention, Trauma-informed care, Physical assessment, Expert witness testimony, Electronic medical records. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Forensic Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive nursing care to sexual violence victims, including physical exams, evidence collection, and documentation. They also collaborate with law enforcement and legal professionals, serving as an expert witness in court proceedings.

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