Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.
Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.
Why JPS?
We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:
1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!
For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org.
Job Title:
Manager of Forensic Nursing Services
Requisition Number:
39615
Employment Type:
Full Time
Division:
TRAUMA & FORENSIC SERVICES
Compensation Type:
Salaried
Job Category:
Director / Management Level
Hours Worked:
8:00a-5:00p
Location:
John Peter Smith Hospital
Shift Worked:
Day
Job Description:
Description: The Manager of Forensic Nursing Services provides direct supervision to Forensic Nursing staff both full time and on call positions by managing the unit’s daily activities, including staffing, scheduling, rounding and resources. This position provides oversight for the delivery of quality forensic patient care throughout the nursing processes.
Typical Duties:
- Responsible for the development, coordination, recruitment, orientation and evaluation of the Forensic Nursing Services Department, (FNSD) including education activities related to forensic nursing.
- Works collaboratively with the Departmental Executive Director and Medical Director & participates in long range planning, program development, budgeting, goal setting and evaluation of the FNSD.
- Conducts fiscal operations, including billing/reimbursement management, budget planning, expenditures, rate for service and coordinating financial reporting.
- Works with the JPS Foundation to seek out opportunities for additional funding resources.
- Aware of regulatory standards, requirements and assists in facilitation of implementation and compliance regarding forensic nursing services, medical forensic record management, contracts and MOU’s.
- Develops and maintains appropriate departmental policies and guidelines related to the FNSD.
- Participates in the interviewing, hiring, training and evaluation process of the FNSD staff.
- Functions as a role model in patient care and provides a high level of clinical expertise by maintaining knowledge of current clinical concepts, laws and efficiency related to the forensic nurse role and acts as a resource and educator to participants and others within the network and outside agencies.
- Establishes annual competencies and initiate participation of quality assurance goals with forensic nurses.
- Schedules monthly FNSD meetings and distributes other written communication to ensure that necessary information has been distributed among staff members.
- Prepares monthly full time and on call schedule and communicates schedule needs to ensure 24/7 coverage.
- Testifies in court as an expert in forensic nursing and assists other nurses in preparing for court testimony.
- Works collaboratively with Law Enforcement, District Attorney’s, Attorney General’s Office and local Victim’s Advocacy Centers in providing a multi-disciplinary approach to forensic health care to the community we serve.
- Maintains ongoing collaborative relationship within the ED and other departments within the organization to ensure the highest level care of the forensic patient.
- Works within the community to educate on forensic nurse services and violence prevention.
- Maintains supplies and equipment as needed to conduct forensic examinations.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- 4 years of certified forensic nurse experience.
- 1 year of experience in a leadership position.
- Preferred Education and Experience:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing
- 5 plus years of experience as a practicing forensic nurse
- 1 plus years of leadership in a forensic nursing program.
- Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
- Current RN licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity of licensure between the State of Texas and another state.
- Certification by the State of Texas or the IAFN CA-SANE or SANE-A
- Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire date and maintains credentialing throughout employment.
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC).
- Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
- International Forensic Nursing Certification SANE-A
Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States
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