Forensic Nursing Educator & Care Leader

University Hospitals Pain Management; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forensic Education Nurse Clinician at University Hospitals Pain Management provides specialized forensic nursing education to nursing and medical staff, leading evidence-based clinical and educational initiatives.

They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with Joint Commission standards, the Ohio Protocol for Sexual Assault, and organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for forensic education to nurses and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established healthcare setting.
• Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care.
• Collaborates with medical providers, nursing staff, and unit executive leadership in planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula and forensic patient care.
• Initiates skills development programs within the parameters of established care models; monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.
• Participates in preceptor clinical training for nurses completing orientation in forensic nursing, providing specialized instruction on patient care utilizing the Ohio Protocol for Sexual Assault and Evidence Collection.
• Develops patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards; consults with and serves as a resource to ensure quality patient care.

Job description

The Forensic Education Nurse Clinician at University Hospitals Pain Management provides specialized forensic nursing education to nursing and medical staff, leading evidence-based clinical and educational initiatives.

They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with Joint Commission standards, the Ohio Protocol for Sexual Assault, and organizational policies.