Forensic Nurse Examiner Flex

Apply for Job Job ID 102995
Location Aurora
Position Type Flex
Regular/Temporary Regular
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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.

Duties & 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.
• Performs individual, team member, and organizational professional development by completing continuing education, case studies, literature review, chart reviews, and other activities.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Area of Study
  • Completed Colorado recognized sexual assault forensic examiner program.
• Experience
  • Required:Two (2) years of professional nursing experience in Emergency Department, ICU, Women's Health, or Pediatrics.
• Equivalency
  • Not Applicable
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Basic Life Support

  • Registered Nurse

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
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.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
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. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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