Senior Registered Nurse - Forensic Exam Team

About the role

Coordinate patient care using the nursing process, focusing on patient safety, needs, and health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive trauma-informed medical forensic examinations for victims of violence, including documentation and photographic injury records.
• Gather legal blood samples upon law enforcement requests and provide non-judgmental, evidence-based care to victims and suspects.
• Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and patient rights.
• Educate patients and families on forensic procedures, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, legal entities, and healthcare teams, including testifying in court as needed.
• Mentor and train new forensic nurses, participate in quality assurance, and stay updated on forensic nursing practices.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and standards, and contribute to process improvements and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school and hold a current RN license or valid permit in Texas.
• Recent experience in acute care settings such as forensic nursing, emergency, trauma, or ICU/CCU.
• Certifications: BLS, SANE-A or SANE-CA (or working toward certification), with valid, non-expiring credentials.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to provide trauma-informed, patient-centered care, exercise independent judgment, and lead or educate others.