Job ID: 90020
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Full/Part Time: On Demand
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Why Work at Children's....
Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day.
We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report.
As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties.
Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors.
A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.
Job Overview
The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) is a specially trained registered nurse who is competent to care for adults, adolescents and pediatric patients who are victims of violence. The FNE performs forensic medical evaluations for the collection and preservation of evidence for sexual assault and other forensic cases. The FNE provides prophylactic therapy per standing order for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy prevention; and provides follow-up care and is available to participate in the judicial process by providing expert witness testimony.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN). Completed Colorado-recognized comprehensive sexual assault forensic examiner program which includes at least 64-hours of didactic education on adult/adolescent and pediatric forensic evaluations.
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Women's Health, or Pediatric experience.
Certification(s): BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.
Licensures(s): Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Colorado.
Responsibilities
- Performs and documents complete forensic medical evaluations for the collection and preservation of evidence for sexual assault or other types of forensic cases.
- Provides scheduled, on-call coverage to ensure appropriate FNE availability.
- Participates in the judicial process as necessary by providing expert witness testimony in the court of law.
- Delivers patient and family centered care incorporating the nursing process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-informed care.
- Supports and participates in quality assurance and process improvement activities and initiatives.
- Maintains competency through active performance of cases, including through simulation, with no lapse between cases of greater than six months.
- Functions with a high degree of autonomy and works well with interdisciplinary teams, including Emergency Department (ED) providers and clinical staff, Child Protection Team (CPT), Social Work, Law Enforcement, etc.
Other Information
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Salary Information
Hourly Rate of Pay: $47.51
Benefits Information
As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.
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