Our Commitment 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.    

Who we are  

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. 

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.   

Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Full-Time; Travel Required

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.   

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.  

Required Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Four years of previous experience as a forensic nurse and 100 adult/adolescent forensic patient encounters. Currency of practice as an adult/adolescent forensic nurse. Forensic nurse preceptor for adult/adolescent providers.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Current RN license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas

• SANE-A or CA-SANE certification

• CPR certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of issues related to sexual assault and exploitation, domestic violence, and child abuse, with particular expertise in sexual assault and its sequelae.

• Ability to comprehensively care for patients after sexual assault in an empowering manner, that includes treating patients with respect, withholding judgment, restoring a sense of control, offering options and comfort, and respecting patients’ decisions.

• Language and empathy skills necessary to effectively address victim blaming in patients, their companions, and staff.

• Practice philosophy aligned with Duffy’s Quality Caring Model.

• Fluency in teaching patients and providers about how trauma is neurobiologically expressed following a sexual assault.

• Proficiency in the operation of computers and general office software programs, including word-processing, spread sheet, and database software.

• Maintains flexibility; shows resilience when faced with difficult situations and fosters these qualities within the telehealth team.

• Presence and maturity to influence and lead others internally, as well as to represent the university positively.

• Ability to respond and provide services in a compassionate, empathetic and non-judgmental fashion and to provide support to crisis victims.

• Knowledge of applicable privacy laws including HIPAA, HI-TECH and VAWA.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and techniques.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.

• Ability to accept, incorporate, and offer constructive feedback.

• Willing to adopt team practices.

• Ability to be an effective mentor.

• Responsive to the needs of partners.

• Effectively organizes work to meet frequent and/or multiple deadlines and manages ambiguity well.

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month  

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas   

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees  

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.