Pediatric Forensic Nurse Examiner (RN) – On Call

15 Driscoll Children's Hospital-Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Texas seeks a Forensic Nurse (RN) to deliver direct nursing care to the forensic patient population, conducting timely medical/forensic examinations with a compassionate, victim-centered approach. The nurse works under the CARE Team Clinical Coordinator and the Senior Director of Emergency and Intensive Services, aligning with the hospital's mission and core values.

The role requires an RN license in Texas, 2 years in emergency/maternal/pediatric care, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Current RN license to practice in Texas; minimum 2 years in emergency, maternal, or pediatric care.
• Successful completion of Forensic Nurse Examiner training within 9 months of employment.
• Successful completion of DCH orientation course.

Responsibilities

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Acts in an ethical manner and adheres to corporate compliance guidelines.
• Serves as Forensic Nurse Examiner on duty and on call as scheduled.
• Participates as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Performs within the nursing scope of practice and hospital policies.
• Maintains forensic documentation and photo documentation.

Education

BSN preferred

Current RN license in Texas

Forensic Nurse Examiner training within 9 months of employment

DCH orientation course

Job description

Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Texas seeks a Forensic Nurse (RN) to deliver direct nursing care to the forensic patient population, conducting timely medical/forensic examinations with a compassionate, victim-centered approach. The nurse works under the CARE Team Clinical Coordinator and the Senior Director of Emergency and Intensive Services, aligning with the hospital's mission and core values.

The role requires an RN license in Texas, 2 years in emergency/maternal/pediatric care, and