Forensic RN PRN

SHIFT

On call; most shifts are nights. Weekend and holidays required (details to be discussed in a formal interview with the hiring team).

Baylor University Medical Center (Baylor Dallas) is a teaching and research hospital that offers a variety of career opportunities. This role is for a Registered Nurse (RN) on a PRN basis, working primarily at the unit level.

The RN uses the BSWH nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery by the health‑care team. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses patients, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient’s response. The RN promotes safe passage for patients by using knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients to transition through the healthcare encounter without any preventable complications or delays.

The RN delegates interventions to health‑care personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient’s condition, and the competencies of the employee.

• As an RN Sexual Assault Examiner, perform forensic examinations for the collection and preservation of evidence for sexual assault cases.
• Provide follow‑up care and participate in the judicial process, including expert testimony and witnessing.

• Competitive pay with an RN Bonus Program rewarding nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.
• Attractive relocation assistance for full‑time candidates.
• Excellent benefits including a generous 401(k) program with company match, vacation and paid time off, tuition assistance, immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits, and wellness programs.
• A strong shared governance model with unit‑based councils that empower nurses and improve patient outcomes.
• Access to more than 4,000 hours of online continuing education for professional development.
• A strong system Nurse Practice Council that uses autonomy, authority and accountability in collaboration with transformational nursing leadership to drive nursing practice.
• A spirit of inquiry and innovation that promotes evidence‑based practice, research, and innovations in nursing practice.
• A healthy work environment and culture of safety using inter‑professional collaboration and professional competencies to meet the needs of patients to provide safe passage and quality outcomes at every encounter.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Field of study:
  The applicable major should be nursing.
• Must possess either CA‑SANE or SANE‑A certification.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as an RN.
• Hold a BLS certificate now or obtain it within 30 days of starting in this role.
• Registered Nurse license.