Pediatric Emergency Forensic Registered Nurse
About The Position
The Pediatric Emergency Forensic Registered Nurse will be guided by the Pediatric Emergency Nurse job description and will function as a Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse when not working as a forensic nurse. This bedside nursing role will provide additional support to our pediatric sexual assault patients when they arrive in our emergency room. Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care. Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes. Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations. Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing. Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes. ACLS/PALS may be required based on clinical area standards. A minimum of 4 hours per week will be dedicated to ongoing forensic training, and allotted time for testimony requirements.
Requirements
- 1 year licensed RN experience required.
- Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
- Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
- Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. (Required proficiency)
Nice To Haves
- Strongly prefer RN candidates with ED, SANE and/or forensic exam experience
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit.
Responsibilities
- Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
- Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
- Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
- Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
- Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
- Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
Benefits
- All initial trainings and any certification necessary for this position will be supported and funded through UH.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
