Forensic RN Examiner - Emergency - On Call - Casual Job Lakewood area,Colorado USA,Nursing

Job Summary

Location:

Methodist Fremont Health
Address: 450 E 23rd St.

- Fremont, NE

Work Schedule:

On Call
- Casual

Gathering a group of nurses to start a Forensic program in Fremont.

Accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to the individualized needs of the patient.

Essential Job Functions

Provides appropriate care specific to the age and population of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.

Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient’s ongoing nursing care needs.

Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient’s nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes.

Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.

Evaluates patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.

Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization’s mission.

Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees.

Reviews, delegates and evaluates plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice.

Participates in an on‑call schedule to assure 24‑hour Forensic RN Examiner availability.

Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs and culture.
Includes data from the patient/significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate.
Prioritizes data collection according to patient’s immediate needs.
Uses assessment findings in discharge planning.
Completes an initial evaluation of sexual assault victims needs and injuries.
Completes sexual assault evidentiary exam and collects forensic evidence.
Collaborates with physicians and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
Provides teaching specific to the patient’s health care problem.
Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals for discharge/transfer.
Provides initial emotional support and crisis intervention for sexual assault victims, their significant others, and family members.
Links sexual assault victims to community resources, as needed, to assure on‑going care.
Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care for their unit.
Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
Administers medication without error and utilizes critical thinking regarding medication effects on patient.
Provides care for minor physical injuries (within the scope of practice).
Provides STD and pregnancy risk evaluation and prophylaxis (following pre‑established protocols after consultations with appropriate health care providers).
Monitors outcomes and documents patient response to interventions.
Evaluates the patient’s capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
Continually monitors the patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal.
Gives a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider. Includes current care requirements, to include SBAR content, and is familiar with the overall plan of care.
Recognizes and addresses patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
Documents care and findings accurately and completely.
Responds in cooperative manner to any subpoena regarding care provided or exams completed by the Forensic RN Examiner.
Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas’ specifications and time frame.
Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.
Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
Charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.
Maintains competence in area of experience.
Participates in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area/unit or…