RN, Forensic Nurse Examiner

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

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forensic Nurse Examiner works collaboratively with CARE team staff to assess and implement the department’s educational needs. The role provides education and resources for staff, patients, families, and the community, and provides patient care as a Forensic Nurse Examiner. The nurse consistently performs daily clinical duties in accordance with established policies and procedures, delivering care with a team-oriented approach, strong customer relations, sound clinical judgment, and appropriate decision-making.

The position is based at the Dodson Medical Office Building and involves 40 standard weekly hours on rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer; employees must maintain their primary residence in Texas and the licenses and credentials required for the position throughout employment.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of clinical experience appropriate to the clinical area.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current permit or license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas.
• Complete Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) certification within 1 year of hire.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Maintain a primary residence in Texas and all licenses and credentials required for the position throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• ICU and/or emergency department experience preferred.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement the educational needs of the department in collaboration with CARE team staff.
• Provide education and resources for staff, patients, families, and the community.
• Provide patient care as a Forensic Nurse Examiner.
• Perform daily clinical duties consistently in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Deliver care using a team-oriented approach, good customer relations, sound clinical judgment, and appropriate decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level