Forensic Nurse PRN - Grove Eloise House

The SAFE Alliance; Austin (TX); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Forensic Nurse to join their Community Services Program. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to survivors of sexual assault, ensuring they receive the medical attention they need. This position requires a Texas RN license and a commitment to excellence in nursing standards. You will be part of a team that is making a significant impact in the community, offering essential services to those affected by abuse. If you are passionate about helping others and want to contribute to a meaningful cause, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Voluntary benefits plan

Qualifications

• Must possess a Texas RN license and have at least two years of nursing experience.
• Certification as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, non-judgmental, trauma-informed care to patients.
• Conduct medical forensic examinations under minimal supervision.

Skills

Compassionate care

Trauma-informed care

Nursing experience

BLS certification

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner certification

Education

RN license (Texas or compact state)

Two years' nursing experience

Tools

Medical forensic examination

Job description

SAFE Alliance seeks a Forensic Nurse for the Community Services Program in the Sexual Assault Services department. The Forensic Nurse Examiner is responsible for providing timely, non-judgmental, compassionate, trauma-informed care to patients requesting medical forensic examination, under minimal supervision and in accord with the Texas Nurse Practice Act, all applicable confidentiality laws and policies, and professional nursing standards.

SAFE Alliance:

The SAFE Alliance exists to stop abuse for everyone by serving the survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and exploitation, and domestic violence. We are dedicated to ending violence through prevention, advocacy, and comprehensive services for individuals, families, and communities that have been affected by abuse.

In the past two years, our community outreach and education has provided over 400 trainings to over 7,000 community members. Our various housing and shelter programs have provided over 46,000 nights/days of care and served over 3,000 youth and adults directly affected by abuse. We have provided over 10,000 callers/chats/texts, walk-in advocacy and crisis interventions or face-to-face emotional support through our 24/7 confidential SAFEline.

No matter what your role at SAFE Alliance you will make a difference, because together we can Stop Abuse For Everyone.

We need you to fill the role of PRN Forensic Nurse. This is an as needed position at our forensic nursing clinic in southeast Austin. Some travel to area hospitals is required and some remote work is expected at this time. We will pay you $375 per evidence collection encounter and $33.70 per hour for meetings and additional duties. The work location will be at our all major SAFE Alliance Campuses in the Austin metroplex. This position will include some travel with no ability for remote/hybrid work.

Perks and Benefits of Working at SAFE Alliance:

• Employee Only: Health insurance, short-term disability, and life insurance are employer paid with an option to purchase additional dependent coverage.
• Eligibility for Paid time off accruals of up to 15 days a year prorated based on hire date and hours worked.
• 8 standard paid holidays throughout the year.
• Depending on your date of hire, up to 4 Personal Holidays are granted to use at your preference throughout the year.
• A comprehensive voluntary benefits plan that includes dental, vision, flexible spending, and various insurance programs including pet insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an ability to contribute immediately. You can earn an employer match of 100% up to 1% of your pay and a discretionary contribution of 2% of your pay whether you contribute to the Plan, after one year of eligible service.
• SAFE Alliance benefit plans are effective the first day of the month following thirty days of continuous employment.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess a Texas or compact state RN license required.
• Have at least two years' nursing experience required.
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner certification with the Texas Office of the Attorney General or the International Association of Forensic Nurses or ability to certify with either.
• Current BLS certification.
• Night and weekend call ins are mandatory for this position.
• Have a valid, State of Texas Driver's License (If in possession of an out-of-state license, obtain a State of Texas Driver's License within 90 days of beginning employment.) AND at least three (3) consecutive years of driving experience OR one (1) year of driving experience if over 27 years of age AND an acceptable driving record that covers at least the last three years of driver history.
• Required vaccination for: COVID-19, Measles, mumps, rubella x2, or positive titer Varicella x2, positive titer, or medically documented history of having the disease. Current seasonal flu vaccine or a signed declination Hepatitis B x3, positive titer, or a signed declination Tdap vaccination or a signed declamation.
• Pass all required criminal history background checks (including an FBI fingerprint check if applicable), as well as a pre-employment drug screen and TB test, if applicable.
• All employees are required to comply with policies regarding COVID-19, which may be subject to change.

Application Information and Instructions:

• Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. You will be contacted via email regarding the status of your application whether you have been selected or not to move forward in the process.
• All new employees regardless of status will be required to start their employment on either the 1st or 16th of the month.
• All employees will be required to attend a three-day new employee orientation that is held both in-person and virtually the first three business days of the month.