Trauma Forensic Nurse (SANE) – Night Shift, FT

Jobtome; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health & Hospital System in Texas is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time night shift (36 hours per week), 7:00 p.M.–7:00 a.M., with rotating weekends and holidays. The RN will coordinate patient care using the forensic nursing model, perform trauma-informed assessments, and document findings per Texas Board of Nursing and Forensic Nursing standards.

Required certifications include RN license, BLS, and SANE-CA or SANE-A, or active trainee status with plan to

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN license.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Current/valid SANE-CA or SANE-A certification or trainee in progress.
• Must be able to complete and document forensic examinations per standards.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients, maintain confidentiality and culturally sensitive care.
• Provide medical forensic examination documentation and timely chart entries.
• Educate patients and families on procedures, discharge planning and care.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, VIP/Rape Crisis Center, and external agencies.
• Testify as needed in court as an expert or fact witness.
• Mentor and train new Forensic Nurses and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal skills

Written documentation

Oral communication

Precepting

Problem solving

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Parkland Health & Hospital System in Texas is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time night shift (36 hours per week), 7:00 p.M.–7:00 a.M., with rotating weekends and holidays. The RN will coordinate patient care using the forensic nursing model, perform trauma-informed assessments, and document findings per Texas Board of Nursing and Forensic Nursing standards.

Required certifications include RN license, BLS, and SANE-CA or SANE-A, or active trainee status with plan to