Pediatric Registered Nurse Safe and Healthy Families

Job Description

This position is for a pediatric Forensic Nurse with the Center for Safe and Healthy Families. The primary location for this position will be at Primary Children’s Hospital, Salt Lake Campus, located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This position will require response to after hours cases at both Primary Children's Salt Lake and Primary Children's Lehi Campuses. This position is full‑time, 36 hours/week, with varying shifts and hours.

This position does qualify for full‑time benefits with Intermountain Health.

The Center for Safe and Healthy Families is the Child Protection/Maltreatment team at Primary Children’s Hospital. We specialize in patient‑centered, trauma‑informed care for children and adolescents who present with concerns of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or medical neglect. Our team provides both scheduled clinic services and urgent forensic response in the Emergency Department (ED).

• Provide 24/7 coverage through scheduled shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Triage calls and respond urgently to the ED for forensic nursing evaluations
• Conduct independent after‑hours assessments for patients presenting with concerns of sexual abuse or assault
• Collaborate closely with SHF physicians and the ED team
• Photograph injuries, collect evidence, and perform genital exams using colposcopy
• Complete mandatory reporting to Law Enforcement and Child Protective Services
• Support patients and families with sensitivity, professionalism, and trauma‑informed care

Ideal candidates have exceptional assessment skills, strong critical thinking abilities, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

• Purpose‑driven impact: Be part of a mission‑focused team advocating for the safety and well‑being of children and families.
• Specialized training: Gain advanced skills in forensic nursing, evidence collection, and trauma‑informed care.
• Supportive team culture: Work with physicians, social workers, and ED professionals committed to compassion, integrity, and excellent patient care.
• Professional growth: Opportunities for continuing education, skill development, and career advancement in forensic and pediatric care.
• Meaningful work environment: Every shift makes a real difference in protecting children and supporting families through difficult circumstances.

• Part‑time, 30 hours/week
• Varying shifts, including required nights, weekends, and holidays

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice

Valid compact licenses must be transferred within 60 days of hire

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

RNs with under 12 months of experience must obtain their BSN within 4 years of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified)

Note:

BSN requirement effective as of the last job description update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or promoted before this date are held to the requirements in place at the time of hire or promotion.

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and…