Inpatient RN CARE

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Corpus Christi, TXtime type:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR111499#
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* Provides a timely medical/forensic examination of the sexual assault patient using a compassionate and victim sensitive approach.  Provides timely photo-documentation with a compassionate approach.  Serves under the supervision of the CARE Team Clinical Coordinator and Senior Director of Emergency and Intensive Services.
* Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in emergency and/or maternal or pediatric health care. Successful completion of the Forensic Nurse Examiner training within 9 months of employment.
* Texas RN license or compact state required. BSN preferred. BLS required.
** GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
** The Forensic Nurse (RN) is a professional Registered Nurse who provides direct nursing care to the assigned patient population.  The forensic nurse, utilizing the nursing process, plans and delivers effective patient care within the Texas scope of practice and within the framework of Driscoll Health System's vision of excellence and integrated care delivery.  The forensic nurse complies within the established standards of practice, policies, and clinical guidelines reflective of evidence-based best practice.

The practice of the forensic nurse contributes to creating an environment that is patient focused; family centered and is designed to provide continuation of care and patient transition management.

The forensic nurse provides a timely medical/forensic examination of the sexual assault patient using a compassionate and victim sensitive approach.  Provides timely photo-documentation with a compassionate approach. The forensic nurse serves under the supervision of the CARE Team Clinical Coordinator and Senior Director of Emergency and Intensive Services.  The forensic nurse operates within the framework of Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s Mission Statement and Core Values.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.
* Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
* Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
* Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
* Serves as Forensic Nurse Examiner on duty and on call as scheduled.
* Serves as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team.
* Performs within scope of nursing practice and within hospital nursing policies.  Performs duties as assigned.
* Maintains forensic documentation.
* Maintains forensic photo documentation.
** COMMUNICATION
- ** Conveys information and shares ideas using the appropriate techniques to reach different audiences; promotes understanding and open information sharing. Listens actively; solicits and gives constructive and honest feedback.  Is sensitive to the needs, feelings, and ideas of others.  Develops and maintains rapport with others.
* Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and family using individualized interventions to ensure patient comfort and dignity.
* Identifies barriers to learning, develops and implements plans based on assessed patient/family needs.
* Uses clear, closed loop communication that enhances team information sharing and decision making.
* Uses chain of command to obtain appropriate health care response as an advocate for the patient.
* Functions as a patient/family   advocate, seeking direction as needed to provide safe, effective, efficient,  and…