The Pediatric Emergency Forensic Registered Nurse will be guided by the Pediatric Emergency Nurse job description and will function as a Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse when not working as a forensic nurse.
This bedside nursing role will provide additional support to our pediatric sexual assault patients when they arrive in our emergency room.
Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
ACLS/PALS may be required based on clinical area standards.
A minimum of 4 hours per week will be dedicated to ongoing forensic training, and allotted time for testimony requirements.
Schedule:
Full time:
Evening/Night Rotation
Other scheduling options may be available based on unit availability and candidate experience
Position will require weekend and holiday coverage with a minimum requirement of 36 hours on-call per 6-week schedule.
Trainings will include:
Completion of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner 40-hour course for the Pediatric/Adolescents, accredited by the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN).
Completed additional training with community partners working with victims of crime including: (4) hours courtroom observation,(2) hours Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, (2) hours Cleveland Sex Crime department, (4) hours Bureau of Criminal Investigation Department
**Please Note: Additionally trainings and certifications specific to SANE and forensic exams will be required as a part of this role. All initial trainings and any certification necessary for this position will be supported and funded through UH.
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Experience and Education Requirements:
1 year licensed RN experience required.
Strongly prefer RN candidates with ED, SANE and/or forensic exam experience
Education Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Minimum of Diploma/Associate’s Degree in nursing from accredited program.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Licenses and Certifications
Physical Demands
Travel Requirements
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
