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RN Forensic Nurse - Full Time Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health - Temple, Texas

Join a Specialized Team Making a Difference

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) - Forensic Services to join our highly specialized team in Temple, Texas. This full-time night shift opportunity offers the unique chance to provide forensic nursing care to both adult and pediatric patients who have experienced sexual assault, abuse, or violence.

As a Forensic RN, you will practice autonomously within your nursing scope while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive expert clinical care, advocacy, and support during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to investing in your professional development through specialized forensic training and certification support.

Position Details

Location: Temple, TX

Department: Forensic Services

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts) 3 shifts per week

Patient Population: Adult and Pediatric

Essential Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive forensic assessments for adult and pediatric patients.

Provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to survivors of sexual assault and abuse.

Collect, document, and preserve forensic evidence in accordance with legal and regulatory standards.

Coordinate referrals and collaborate with physicians, law enforcement, social services, and community resources as appropriate.

Deliver patient and family education, support, and advocacy throughout the care process.

Maintain accurate clinical and forensic documentation.

Participate in ongoing training, certification, and professional development activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Current Texas RN license or compact RN license.

Minimum of several years of nursing experience required.

Ability to work night shifts and participate in specialized forensic training.

Strong critical thinking, communication, and assessment skills.

Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) experience and certified SANE-A and SANE-P

Previous emergency, trauma, forensic, or pediatric nursing experience.

Experience caring for vulnerable populations in high-acuity or sensitive situations.

Be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional forensic care, advocacy, and healing for patients across Central Texas.

About Us Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.

• We never settle by constantly striving for better.

• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.

• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

• Tuition Reimbursement

• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary As a Registered Nurse, oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. Secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients and prevent issues. Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.

Essential Functions of the Role

• As an RN, conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs. Create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.

• Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.

• Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.

• You will help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members. Empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices. Assess and document learning needs regularly.

• Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan. Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.

• You'll use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff. Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.

• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth. Contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment.

Key Success Factors

• A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.

• Know nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area. Understand hospital procedures and rules.

• Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects.

• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.

• Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing.

• Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.

• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking.

• Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Belonging Statement We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• Grad of an Accredited Program

• Specialized field of study should be nursing.

• RN license.

• Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role.