Nurse Practitioner - Child Abuse Specialist
Practice independently without physician oversight.
Is $120K - $179K competitive?
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Legacy Health as a Nurse Practitioner - Child Abuse Specialist - Portland, OR in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Medical evaluations of children for suspected abuse and neglect.
- Performs overall health screenings with referral and follow-up to appropriate providers.
- Legally acceptable reports of evaluations.
Requirements
- This requires a signed release and authorization and the background check includes a search of DHS systems for any history of abuse or neglect of a child.
- If a record exists, the BCU will report the finding back to CARES NW and findings will be addressed in accordance with program policies.
- Education: Appropriate state license and DEA certificate required upon starting date.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $120K - $179K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Legacy Health as a Nurse Practitioner - Child Abuse Specialist - Portland, OR.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Pediatrics position at Legacy Health 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.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Legacy Health lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $120k to $179k annually.
This is approximately 39% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Portland, Oregon.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Child abuse assessment, Medical evaluation, Physical examination, Clinical documentation, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Expert testimony, Patient triage, Health screening. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner will conduct medical evaluations for suspected child abuse and neglect, including physical examinations and documentation. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, provide expert testimony, and participate in community education and quality assurance programs.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, CME Support, PTO, Retirement Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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