Forensic Nurse Examiner Flex

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) at Children's Colorado delivers forensic medical evaluations for victims of violence across adults, adolescents and pediatric patients. You will collect and preserve evidence, provide STI/pregnancy prophylaxis, and participate in judicial processes as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a BSN, Colorado SA/Forensic Examiner program, RN license and BLS, plus 2 years of ER/ICU/Women's Health/Pediatrics experience.

Qualifications

• BSN required and RN licensed.
• Colorado recognized sexual assault forensic examiner program completed.
• Minimum 2 years of professional nursing in ED/ICU/Women's Health or Pediatrics.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents complete forensic medical evaluations for sexual assault cases.
• Provides on-call coverage to ensure FNE availability.
• Testifies as an expert witness when required.
• Delivers patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process.
• Supports quality assurance and professional development.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Emergency nursing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Colorado recognized sexual assault forensic examiner program

Job description

Job Overview

The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) is a specially trained registered nurse who is competent to care for adults, adolescents and pediatric patients who are victims of violence. The FNE performs forensic medical evaluations for the collection and preservation of evidence for sexual assault and other forensic cases. The FNE provides prophylactic therapy per standing order for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy prevention; and provides follow-up care and is available to participate in the judicial process by providing expert witness testimony.

Job Overview

The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) is a specially trained registered nurse who is competent to care for adults, adolescents and pediatric patients who are victims of violence. The FNE performs forensic medical evaluations for the collection and preservation of evidence for sexual assault and other forensic cases. The FNE provides prophylactic therapy per standing order for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy prevention; and provides follow-up care and is available to participate in the judicial process by providing expert witness testimony.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs and documents complete forensic medical evaluations for the collection and preservation of evidence for sexual assault or other types of forensic cases.
• Provides scheduled, on-call coverage to ensure appropriate FNE availability.
• Participates in the judicial process as necessary by providing expert witness testimony in the court of law.
• Delivers patient and family centered care incorporating the nursing process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-informed care.
• Supports and participates in quality assurance and process improvement activities and initiatives.
• Performs individual, team member, and organizational professional development by completing continuing education, case studies, literature review, chart reviews, and other activities.
• Maintains competency through active performance of cases, including through simulation, with no lapse between cases of greater than six months.
• Functions with a high degree of autonomy and works well with interdisciplinary teams, including Emergency Department (ED) providers and clinical staff, Child Protection Team (CPT), Social Work, Law Enforcement, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Area of Study
  • Completed Colorado recognized sexual assault forensic examiner program.
• Experience
  • Required:Two (2) years of professional nursing experience in Emergency Department, ICU, Women's Health, or Pediatrics.
• Equivalency
  • Not Applicable
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Basic Life Support
  • Registered Nurse

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $49.62

Benefits Information

As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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