Forensic Examiner Registered Nurse (RN) Community Anderson

Community Health Network

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forensic Nurse Examiner- FNE (RN) Center of Hope will be responsible for demonstrating performance consistent with professional standards of practice, care, performance, the Nurse Practice Act and the mission and goals of the organization. The Registered Nurse manages patient care in the healthcare continuum to achieve optimum outcomes in a safe and cost-effective manner. The Registered Nurse demonstrates skills in collaboration, delegation, negotiation and management of resources.

Requirements

Graduate of Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing (NLN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing (ASN or BSN) or three years of related professional nursing experience.
Completion of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner course in accordance with the International Association of Forensic Nurses Education Guidelines required or completed within 2 years of hire date into position.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency required.
Minimum 2 years recent acute care clinical experience as a registered nurse required- preferably in ED, ICU, PCU, OB or Med Surg.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree preferred.
Forensic Nurse Examiner experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide forensic examinations and nursing services for victims of violence.
Collect and preserve forensic specimens while maintaining the chain of custody.
Work collaboratively to meet the acute needs of primary and secondary forensic patients by making appropriate patient referrals through identification and coordination of services throughout the Community Health Network and with a variety of external partners.