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Sr Registered Nurse (RN) - Forensic Examiner Team - FT Nights

Parkland Health • Full-time • Dallas, TX, US • 7m ago

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

The RN is a licensed professional who uses the Parkland nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery, that focuses on a particular patient population(s)/specific health conditions, by the health care team. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient's response. The RN utilizes knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients to transition through the healthcare encounter without any preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions to health care personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition and the competencies of the employee. The RN delegates interventions to health care personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition and the competencies of the employee.

Why Parkland Health?

When you embark on a career at Parkland, you have the opportunity to apply your skills, and advance your career goals. Many of Parkland's specialty areas have garnered national achievements in care, research, and technological innovation. We understand that the people of Parkland are the key to our success, and we support our employees with the tools and resources they need to excel. One of the reasons we are successful is because our work environment thrives with people from a wide range of cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds and from all walks of life. When you bring your perspective to Parkland Health, you’ll find an inclusive setting that supports and respects you and your talents.

Be an essential part of our core purpose—the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care and discover why Forbes named us 2022 "Best Employer by State", "America's Best Employer for New Grads", and "Best Employer for Diversity"!

Parkland Health: Care. Compassion. Community

Benefits:

Medical - Active Day 1 of hire
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Mandatory Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Personal Leave
Annie's Place - Complimentary Backup Weekend Childcare
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Health Center
Employee Pharmacy Services
Onsite Dental Services
And more!

Job Summary:

Serves as patient advocate by focusing on patient needs, patient rights, confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences.
Maintains positive working relationships with all Parkland internal and external customers, employees, etc.
Serves as a nursing resource for registered nurses, attending physicians and residents providing medical care for patients who have experienced violence.
Provides patient care educational information regarding medical forensic specimen collection, medication treatment, and discharge planning to patients who have experienced violence and their family members.
Participates in information exchanges with nursing, Parkland's VIP/Rape Crisis Center, law enforcement agencies, District Attorneys Office, Attorney Generals Office. Testifies in court as an expert or fact witness.
Practices as a sexual assault nurse examiner in accordance to established standards of care as established by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, and Texas Office of the Attorney General; guidelines set by the state of Texas Nurse Practice Act, Parkland's policies/procedures, and forensic nursing scope and standards of practice.
Completes medical forensic examination documentation. Maintains accurate and timely entries and notations in separate patient care records and medical forensic records. Ensures all documents meet the standards, goals, and objectives of the Forensic Examiner Team.
Responsible for assisting in mentoring and training new Forensic Nurses in performing sexual assault medical forensic examinations.
Participates in SANE Peer Review and quality assurance /performance improvement projects in accordance with the departmental and institutional QAPI plans.
Stays abreast of latest developments, advancements in forensic nursing practice by attending seminars or workshops, reading professional journals, and actively participating in professional organizations.
Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the department. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.
Any duties deemed competent.

Minimum Qualifications:

ASN or BSN Degree froman accredited Professional School of Nursing.
Two (2) years of Forensic RN experience, preferably in an acute care or hospital setting.
Current/valid State of TX RN license or valid temporary permit, or valid Compact RN license in good standing without stipulations.
Current/valid Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification card at time of hire, and the ability to maintain thereafter from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.

Additional Certification:

Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certification from the Office of the Attorney General of Texas within six (6) months of hire -OR-
Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certification from the International Association of Forensic Nurses within six (6) months of hire -OR-
Trainee in process of acquiring SANE certification, and receive certification within six (6) months of hire.
May be required to have additional specialty certifications.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

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