Legacy Health·Portland, Oregon
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.
Overview Randall Children’s Hospital and the Child Abuse Response and Evaluation Services Northwest (CARES NW) in Portland, Oregon, are pleased to announce that we are recruiting for a full time child abuse Nurse Practitioner.
The NP will join a well-developed inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary consultation program for suspected child abuse and neglect.
This full time position offers excellent opportunities for inpatient and outpatient clinical child abuse practice, teaching, prevention work, and community involvement in multidisciplinary teams.
About CARES Northwest: CARES NW is NCA accredited and is one of the oldest and largest outpatient child abuse assessment programs in the United States.
It is a collaboration of 4 major health care systems and provides medical evaluation for over 1500 patients each year.
About Randalls Children's Hospital: Randall Children’s Hospital (a 501(c) 3 organization) is a 175-bed new full-service hospital with Level 1 trauma designation, a full time pediatric Emergency Department, large inpatient acute care units, and a PICU and level 4 NICU.
The hospital has over 200 pediatric sub-specialty professionals in both medical and surgical areas including 24-hour Pediatric Hospitalist coverage.
Randall Children’s Hospital is a teaching hospital, and part of Legacy Health which was just recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the top mid-size hospitals in the US.
Location & Lifestyle: Portland, Oregon Portland lifestyle options have something for everyone, from the downtown “Pearl District” for those enjoying a trendy urban flair, to family-oriented communities, all within a short commuting distance to the hospital.
Portland boasts more bike paths per mile than any city in the US, and the largest city park in the nation.
We are a short drive from the windsurfing capital of the world, and Pinot Noir wine country.
The rugged beaches of the Pacific Ocean and the long skiing seasons of Mt Hood are within a 90-minute drive.
Our Mission: Legacy is committed to delivering comprehensive and family-centered care with compassion and excellence.
As we consider qualified candidates, we are committed to building a culture that values diversity and is reflective of those we care for.
Works in collaboration with physicians to provide complete physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic and episodic disorders. Assigned principal responsibility for primary health care of patients under professional medical direction from physicians. Seeks the expert opinion or advice of a physician whenever the incumbent decides a case falls outside the scope authorized by policies and protocol. Plans and implements and a physician reviews and confirms health care goals for patients. Responsible for the patient throughout the course of the treatment, provides the physical examination, the diagnosis, and the health care plan, determines when May refer the patient to physicians for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment but retains responsibility for clinical management as well as any subsequent modification.
Education: Appropriate state license and DEA certificate required upon starting date. Specialty training in child abuse preferred.
Candidates must hold an appropriate state license and DEA certificate, with a minimum of three years of clinical experience in evaluating children for abuse. Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required, and specialty training in child abuse is preferred.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Oregon are often driven by ongoing demand in primary care, specialty care, and outpatient settings, especially for clinicians who can work across patient populations. These positions are competitive because employers commonly want an active Oregon PA or NP license, plus quick completion of DOT certification and DEA licensure after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure timeline and certification readiness before applying.
