RN - Forensic Examiner - Days

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an RN-Forensic Examiner to support forensic health care in the ED and throughout the network.

The role requires a BSN, 3+ years in critical care or trauma, current Texas license, and SANE training; daytime shifts in a busy, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing program.
• 3+ years in Critical Care, Trauma, or Emergency Department.
• Texas RN license and BLS; ACLS/PALS within 90 days; TNCC within 6 months.
• SANE training upon hire or within 6 months of course completion.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Team Lead to manage ED flow for forensic patients.
• Coordinate referrals for medical, psychological, advocacy, and legal follow up.
• Educate and coordinate with healthcare teams across the network.
• Assess mandatory reporting status and guidelines for reporting.
• Document medical legal history accurately and timely.
• Perform trauma-informed physical evaluations and collect evidence with chain of custody.
• Provide nursing care and discharge planning with patient/family support.
• Testify as a fact witness in forensic nursing cases.
• Duties may change; other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Trauma Care

Emergency Department

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Who We AreJPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Who We AreJPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
• Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you! For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org . To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers , or www.teamacclaim.org .

Job TitleRN - Forensic Examiner - Days

Requisition Number46029

Employment TypeFull Time

DivisionTRAUMA & FORENSIC SERVICES

Compensation TypeHourly

Job CategoryNursing / LVN

Hours Worked8a-8p

Location:John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift WorkedDay

Job Summary: The RN – Forensic Examiner is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation to public or legal proceedings and the application of forensic health care in the scientific investigation of trauma and/or death related to abuse, violence, criminal activity, liability or accidents. This job coordinates with physicians and nursing staff as well as specialty teams of service in the Main ED and throughout the JPS Health Network and community to provide the highest standard of forensic health care. The RN – Forensic Examiner also assists with the day to day operation of the Forensic Nursing Services Department.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Collaborates with the Team Lead to manage flow throughout the designated area of the ED to ensure forensic patients are expeditiously seen and/or moved into the treatment area and wait time minimized.
• Coordinates care by assisting the forensic patient with referrals for appropriate medical, psychological, advocacy and legal follow up as well as accepting referrals throughout the network and from outside agencies scheduling of forensic health care appointments.
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members throughout the network to provide comprehensive care and education of this patient population and staff.
• Assess for mandatory reporting status, report when appropriate and assist nursing/medical staff with education regarding reporting guidelines.
• Complete and document a medical legal history precisely and accurately in a timely manner while maintaining compassion and confidentiality.
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• Utilizing the nursing process perform a complete and detailed physical evaluation using a trauma informed approach as well as collecting evidence and photographing injuries as indicated while maintaining chain of custody and following all departmental, state and national guidelines.
• Delivers nursing care to assigned group of patients to include education directed towards identified knowledge deficits, disease processes, treatment, pain management, medication administration and discharge/ safety planning while providing emotional support to patients and family members.
• Interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to assist attending provider in identifying proper plan of care.
• Maintain professional standards that do not create conflict of interests with employment or patient care while ensuring patient/medical record confidentiality at all times.
• Testify as a fact witness to any/all cases performed as an expert in the field of forensic nursing.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• 3 plus years of nursing experience in Critical Care, Trauma Services, Emergency Department or prior SANE experience.
• Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity of licensure between the State of Texas and another state.
• Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Completes Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire date and maintains credentialing throughout employment.
• Completes Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 6 months of hire date and maintains credentialing throughout employment.
• Completion of Texas Attorney General or IAFN approved SANE training course upon hire date and certification within 6 months of course completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• State of Texas or International Forensic Nurse approved training course or certification
• Experience practicing as a SANE in the care of the sexually abused patient.
• 1 year leadership experience
• SANE-A International Association of Forensic Nurse Certification
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
• Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)

Location Address: 1500 S. Main Street Fort Worth, Texas, 76104 United States