What are the responsibilities and job description for the FACT- (Advanced Practice Provider NP/PA) position at Inova Health System?
Position Details :
This position would be a part of a team consisting of a child abuse physician, forensic nurse examiners, clinical manager, director, practice manager, executive director, adult medical director, and medical assistant. Responsibilities include forensic evaluations and consultation in adult and child physical abuse and neglect, supervision of forensic nurse examiners, providing education to colleagues, medical students and community partners, and collaborate with community partners and multidisciplinary teams. This position requires you to participate in quality informatics, policy review including standing orders, provide peer and expert review of forensic examinations, and to be available by phone to assist with patient care for deviations from standing orders.
About Inova :
The Inova Ewing FACT Department addresses the unique needs of abused children and adults in Northern Virginia. Our team provides care to over 1,000 patients a year. We serve all counties in Northern Virginia including military installations. This includes adult and pediatric physical and sexual abuse, domestic and intimate partner violence, strangulation and human trafficking. We offer expert medical evaluation, forensic evidence collection and provide expert interpretation based on training and experience. Our program provides inpatient consultations at the Inova Fairfax Hospital complex that includes the Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. Outpatient consultations occur at our four clinics located in Alexandria, Vienna, Falls Church, and Leesburg, Virginia. Our forensic nurse examiners provide 24 / 7 coverage for sexual assault and abuse, DV / IPV and strangulation cases. We work closely with local child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.
Experience
- Minimum 1 year as an Advanced Practice Provider
- Minimum 1 year of forensic experience
Licensure, Education, and Certifications
Minimum Requirements :
Education - For Nurse Practitioners : Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post-masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs / Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing; For Physician Assistants : Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
