Registered Nurse - Ecc Forensic Nursing

Jobtome; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) to provide and direct nursing care to sexual abuse/assault and child abuse/neglect patients. The FNE supports the Program Coordinator in managing the Forensic Nurse Examiner Program and collaborates with the health care team to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role requires an RN license, BCLS and PALS, and CA-CP SANE currency within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing required.
• BCLS and PALS are required.
• CA-CP SANE Currency of Practice Certification due within 6 months of hire.
• SANE-A/SANE-P CFN certifications encouraged but not required.
• TNCC and ENPC certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with specialized skills to identify needs in complex cases.
• Plan and document comprehensive care with the health care team.
• Deliver and supervise complex nursing care for defined patient groups.
• Lead discharge planning and transfer coordination.
• Provide education to patients, families, staff, and the community.
• Provide testimony in legal proceedings when required.

Skills

RN license

BCLS

PALS

CA-CP SANE currency

SANE-A encouraged

SANE-P encouraged

CFN encouraged

TNCC encouraged

ENPC encouraged

Education

Graduate of a school of nursing

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) is responsible for providing and directing nursing care to sexual abuse/assault patients and child abuse/neglect patients. The Forensic Nurse Examiner supports the Program Coordinator in the management of the Forensic Nurse Examiner Program.

KEY JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• A. Utilizes specialized assessment skills in assessing apparent, predictable and potential needs of patients and families in basic and complex situations for a defined patient population. (E)
• B. Plans and documents comprehensive care in response to identified needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care in collaboration with the health care team. (E)
• C. Provides delegates and/or assists others in delivering complex care to a defined patient population, demonstrates competency and excellence in nursing care. (E)
• D. Assesses potential discharge requirements throughout the course of care and takes a leadership role with the health care team to meet the patient’s needs. (E)
• E. Evaluates patient response to treatment throughout the continuum of care in complex and changing situations.
• F. Takes a leadership role in providing and assuring provision of education to patients, families, staff and the community. (E)
• G. Empowers patients and families to become involved in the planning, implementing and evaluating of care throughout the continuum of care. (E)
• H. Plans and anticipates admissions and transfers of patients, including appropriate patient placement. (E)
• I. Delivers a concise and accurate patient condition report. (E)
• J. Works in collaboration with PFE Program Coordinator to enhance the program’s ability to meet patient’s and family’s needs. (E)
• K. K. Serves as a resource for other members of the health care team, and promotes collaborative practice on the unit. (E)
• L. Takes a leadership role in resolving program problems in collaboration with the Program Coordinator and other departments. (E)
• M. Participates in process improvement activities that result in improved patient outcomes. (E)
• N. Assists in the orientation of SANEs and Forensic Nurses through participation in staff development. (E)
• O. Provides testimony in legal proceedings.(E)
• P. Promotes effective communication and team building that is respectful and supports the dignity and self worth of patients, families and the health care team. (E)
• Q. Assists in establishing and maintaining standards of care for defined patient population.(E)
• R. Demonstrates competency to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and other developmental needs of patients served by the program. (E)
• S. Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each patient served. (E)
• T. Takes personal responsibility to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and standards as promulgated by state and federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• U. Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• V. Demonstrates adherence to the Mission, Vision and CORE values of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health Care. (E)
• W. Perform other related duties as assigned. (M)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A. EDUCATION:
  • 1. Graduate of a school of nursing
• B. EXPERIENCE:
  • 1. A minimum of two years clinical experience with at least one year pediatric experience, or FNE Coordinator/Administrative approval is required.
  • 2. A minimum of two years critical care clinical experience (ER, Labor & Delivery or ICU) experience, or FNE Coordinator / Administrative approval required.
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  • 1. Must have a current license to practice professional nursing as an RN.
  • 2. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required. xqrzhdi
  • 3. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required.
  • 4. Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas CA-CP SANE Currency of Practice Certification required within 6 months of hire
  • 5. International Association of Forensic Nurses SANE-A Certification encouraged
  • 6. International Association of Forensic Nurses SANE- P Certification encouraged
  • 7. American College of Forensic Examiners International CFN Certification encouraged
  • 8. TNCC and ENPC encouraged

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed