RN, Forensic Nurse Examiner

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities. Shift will primarily be 3p - 3a with rotating weekends/holidays. Must be able to work different shifts as needed. Shift/Schedule will be discussed more in the interview. Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs. Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years ICU and/or ED experience required.
• BSN required.
• 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.
• Current BLS.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• MSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time