Senior Forensic SANE Nurse - Night Shift

Jobtome; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health & Hospital System is seeking a Registered Nurse with 2+ years of experience to coordinate care for patients who have experienced violence. The RN will conduct forensic examinations, document findings, and collaborate with law enforcement and legal entities.

The role requires TX RN licensure, BLS, and forensic nursing certifications or active pursuit of certification. The candidate will mentor others, participate in quality improvement, and maintain current knowledge of forensic

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Two years of registered nursing experience required.
• Experience in acute care with Forensic Nurse/ED/Trauma/ICU in last two years preferred.
• Current RN license or valid Compact RN license; BLS certification.
• SANE-CA or SANE-A certification; or currently pursuing certification within six months.
• Additional specialty certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients while respecting rights, confidentiality, and cultural preferences.
• Provide medical forensic exam information, discharge planning, and education.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and legal entities; testify as needed.
• Practice as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner within established standards.
• Document medical forensic exams accurately in patient records.
• Mentor and train new Forensic Nurses in exams.
• Participate in SANE Peer Review and QAPI projects.
• Stay current with developments in forensic nursing practice.
• Identify process improvements to enhance satisfaction and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Trauma-informed exam

Court documentation

Evidence collection

Interdisciplinary communication

Precepting/mentoring

Priority setting

Patient-centered care

Nursing standards knowledge

Self-directed work

Policy adherence

Education

Graduate from accredited school of nursing

Job description

Parkland Health & Hospital System is seeking a Registered Nurse with 2+ years of experience to coordinate care for patients who have experienced violence. The RN will conduct forensic examinations, document findings, and collaborate with law enforcement and legal entities.

The role requires TX RN licensure, BLS, and forensic nursing certifications or active pursuit of certification. The candidate will mentor others, participate in quality improvement, and maintain current knowledge of forensic