Forensic Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Providence Medical Forensic Program is seeking full-time, Nurse Practitioners to join its new Providence SAFE Center clinic in Portland, Oregon. The first of its kind in Oregon, the Providence SAFE Center clinic will provide comprehensive, trauma-informed care to individuals who have experienced sexual, physical, and/or psychological violence. The Nurse Practitioner in this role will perform physical examinations, collect evidence, administer medications, and provide counseling and/or referrals to appropriate resources. The Providence SAFE Center is a unique outpatient medical forensic clinic working in a collaborative multidisciplinary team that includes forensic nurses and nurse practitioners as well as law enforcement and prosecutors. Join us in providing patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.

• Full-time, 1.0 FTE
• 10-hours shifts/4-days per week; rotation of weekend coverage required
• Clinic schedule: 7 days per week; 7:00am to 12:00am
• Minimum of 2-years’ clinical experience as Nurse Practitioner in an acute and/or ambulatory care setting required; previous experience as Forensic Nurse strongly preferred, though willing to train
• Required licensure Oregon State Board of Nursing APRN; Board-certified in Family Medicine; Oregon DEA
• Guaranteed salary, quality incentive, CME funds and hours, and relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive Employed Provider Benefits Package, including Paid Time Off, Health, Life, Dental, Vision, Disability and Malpractice Insurance
• As a non-profit organization, Providence is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Where You’ll Work

Providence Women and Children’s Services provides integrated care to women and children across the state, offering a wide range of programs that serve patients through all phases of life. As a leader in children’s health, more babies are born at Providence hospitals than any other health system in Oregon. Providence Women and Children’s Services works in collaboration with the Providence Cancer Institute, Providence Heart Institute and other Providence specialty programs to provide complete, coordinated care to patients.

Where You’ll Live

Portland is rich in character and culture, with strong neighborhood identities and community bonds that defy its population of 2.3 million. Home of the Portland Trail Blazers, “Rip City” offers residents a high quality of life, an incredibly diverse array of dining options and a thriving job market. The city is also an outdoor enthusiast’s mecca, ideally situated between waterfalls, beaches, Mt. Hood skiing and hiking trails, forests and the Columbia River Gorge.

Who You’ll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission – to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 26512