RN, Forensic Nurse Examiner

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Medical Center is seeking a Forensic Nurse Examiner to collaborate with CARE team staff in Dodson Medical Office Building. The role includes delivering patient care, educating staff, patients and families, and providing community resources.

You will work in a rotating shift with nights, weekends and holidays, applying strong clinical judgement and a team-oriented approach. Requirements include a BSN, Texas nursing license, and certification in Pediatric SANE within one year of

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Texas license to practice nursing.
• Complete Pediatric SANE certification within 1 year of hire.
• BLS (American Heart) required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and implements the educational needs of the department and community.
• Provides education and resources for staff, patients, families and community.
• Delivers patient care as a Forensic Nurse Examiner.
• Performs daily clinical duties with good customer relations and sound clinical judgement.
• Rotating shift including nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Forensic nursing

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Patient education

Customer service

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Texas nursing license

Pediatric SANE certification within 1 year

BLS

Job description

Location:

Dodson Medical Office Building

Department:

Cln-Care Team

Shift:

Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

Functions in collaborative process with CARE team staff to assess and implement the educational needs of the department. Provides education and resources for staff, patients and families and the community. Provides patient care as a Forensic Nurse Examiner. Skillfully and consistently performs daily clinical duties per established policy and procedure. Nurse will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgement and appropriate decision-making abilities. Rotating Shift (Including nights, weekends & holidays)

Education/Experience:

Minimum of 3 years clinical experience appropriate to clinical area. ICU and/or ED experience preferred. Prior teaching experience preferred. BSN required. MSN preferred. Current permit or license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas. Must complete Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) certification within 1 year of hire date. BLS (American Heart)

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands - especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.