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Project Harmony exists to provide effective, immediate and sensitive support to child abuse victims and their non-offending family members. Project Harmony is committed to a vision with a focus on one goal: ending the cycle of child abuse and neglect. Project Harmony is one of the largest Child Advocacy Centers in the nation.
At Project Harmony, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our community. Project Harmony is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national original, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Our Values
Project Harmony and all employees are committed to creating a culture that is focused on:
Diversity and Inclusion: Respect and embrace diversity and inclusion of all
Strategic Innovation: Lead the field in response to the evolving needs of children and families
Quality Service: Ensure consistent, high quality service with impactful results, to our families, our partner agencies, the community, and each other
Collaborative Relationships: Build trusted relationships by leading with honesty, integrity, vulnerability, and humility
Position Description
If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference in the life of a child, Project Harmony is looking for you. We are seeking an experienced and committed Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic and innovative organization. This part-time, Registered Nurse will provide services to Project Harmony clients in a compassionate, professional, ethical and knowledgeable manner. The Registered Nurse will provide nursing support to the medical providers and will at times also be responsible for medical evaluation, care and treatment for children of suspected abuse.
This position is a variable day, 16-hour per week position. Days and schedule to be determined by Medical Program Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the daily operation of the medical clinic to include rooming patients, scheduling/intake of foster care exams and hair tests, medication administration as required/directed by Project Harmony’s protocol, testing and lab coordination and organization/stocking of supplies
Provide nursing support to the medical providers during examinations and will at times be responsible for the medical evaluation, care and treatment for children of suspected abuse as directed by protocol. This is to include accurate and complete electronic health record and ETO documentation of clinical services and phone calls
Enter lab results, conduct follow-up phone calls, perform follow up testing as indicated and help manage patient documents for electronic medical record and file
Complete electronic health record documenting and ETO documenting of clinical services and phone calls
Maintain supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipate needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies and verifying receipt of supplies
Conduct hair testing for drug exposure of children as directed by USDTL. Manage hair test forms, logs, sending out and receiving results. This management will also include updating the appropriate parties of the results
Coordination of care with families, investigators and community providers
Provide testimony, as needed, in court regarding medical examinations performed on children
Provide child abuse education to professionals in partner agencies and in the community
Rotate 24/7 on-call responsibilities and be flexible with schedule and call needs
Ensure culturally competent services are provided to all families we serve without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender or sexual orientation
Other duties as assigned by the Medical Program Manager
Qualifications/Education
Registered Nurse degree from an accredited educational institution
Licensed in Nebraska as a Registered Nurse
Attain Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), pediatric and adolescent, training within six months of hire
Keep up to date with all continuing education requirements for state license and/or any other certifications that may be held
Experience and Training
Experience in medical examinations of children
Some training and experience in the child welfare system, and working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), desired but not required
Experience with Electronic Health Records useful
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to establish rapport with children/families of child abuse and neglect
Demonstrate effective listening and communication skills
Demonstrate problem solving skills and ability to resolve conflicts
Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Outlook, Word, etc.) as well as other software and databases (EPIC, ETO etc.)
Ability to be flexible and adjust to stressful and ever-changing situations
Ability to be organized and detail oriented
Must possess time management skills
Must respect and maintain confidentiality
Other
Must be willing to work flexible hours
Must submit to a thorough criminal history background check
Must have access to a vehicle, possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
Position may involve some travel, primarily within the state
Please Apply to: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/b2eb5424-1523-4573-8ad8-a0084db5a4dd/Project-Harmony---Haven-for-Abuse-Response
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.
*When seeking employment, please be aware that some organizations have a tobacco-free/nicotine-free environment policy in effect both inside and outside of their facilities, and will only hire tobacco free/nicotine free candidates. You may be required to complete nicotine testing, as part of the hiring process, and these results may make you ineligible for employment.