FORENSIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

About The Position

The Clark County Coroner/Medical Examiner's Office is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Forensic Nurse Practitioner position. This office serves Clark County, Nevada, which includes Las Vegas and surrounding urban and rural areas, with a combined population of over 2.3 million people. The office also provides postmortem examination services to neighboring counties. The office maintains dual accreditation by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) and the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IACME). The American Board Certified Medicolegal Death Investigators office provides 24/7 coverage, and has excellent administrative support, a family counselor, and highly skilled and experienced medical examiners and forensic technicians. The office has excellent working relationships with law enforcement, public health, medical facilities, and local medical schools. It also has active consultation services with Forensic Neuropathologists, Forensic Anthropologists, Forensic Odontologists, Radiologists, and Genetic Testing.

Responsibilities

• Aids the Medical Examiner in performing examinations of decedents to determine the cause and manner of death through various sources of information.
• Takes or supervises the collection of blood and other tissue samples needed to determine the cause of death.
• Documents and completes reports according to department procedure for use in court cases.
• Collects evidence and photographs injuries for use in court cases.
• Works collaboratively with other medical professionals, management, and staff team members.
• May communicate with Law Enforcement, Medical Professionals in the community, Attorneys, and Families of decedents.
• May oversee students, interns, and other forensic staff.
• Uses a variety of standard office and specialized medical equipment, such as radiologic equipment and processors, cameras, surgical tools, and microscopes.
• Adheres to infection control methods and procedures and follows established safety practices.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) AND Graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR Graduation from an academic program approved by the Nevada Board of Nursing (NSBN) AND two (2) years of related clinical nursing experience.
• Licensing/Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment. Must possess at time of appointment and maintain a license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Nevada or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification.
• Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment, background investigations may be conducted.
• Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
• Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.