Senior Forensic Nurse (SANE) – Night Shift

Jobtome; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health & Hospital System is seeking a Registered Nurse with 2+ years of RN experience to join the Forensic Examiner Team. The role focuses on trauma-informed medical forensic examinations for patients who have experienced violence and requires coordination with law enforcement and other healthcare professionals.

Qualified candidates must hold an RN license in Texas or a valid compact license, plus BLS and SANE certifications (or be progressing toward full certification within six

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have two (2) years of registered nursing experience.
• RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN license.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• SANE-CA or SANE-A certification (or trainee in progress within six months).

Responsibilities

• Serves as patient advocate focusing on patient needs and rights.
• Provides education on medical forensic specimen collection, medication treatment, and discharge planning.
• Participates in information exchanges with law enforcement and clinical partners; may testify in court.
• Performs sexual assault medical forensic examinations per professional standards and state guidelines.
• Maintains accurate documentation in separate medical and forensic records and mentors new Forensic Nurses.
• Contributes to quality assurance and continuous improvement within the Forensic Examiner Team.

Skills

Trauma informed care

Documentation of injuries

Legal blood draw process

Interpersonal communication

Preceptorship

Priority setting

Team coordination

Patient advocacy

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

Parkland Health & Hospital System is seeking a Registered Nurse with 2+ years of RN experience to join the Forensic Examiner Team. The role focuses on trauma-informed medical forensic examinations for patients who have experienced violence and requires coordination with law enforcement and other healthcare professionals.

Qualified candidates must hold an RN license in Texas or a valid compact license, plus BLS and SANE certifications (or be progressing toward full certification within six