Forensic Nurse (SANE)

Trinity Health • Mishawaka, IN

24d

About The Position

In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Forensic RN, within the scope of the Indiana Nurse Practice Act, will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The Forensic RN, functioning in the spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the Organization. The Forensic RN will perform and document a complete physical and forensic evidence collection examination including head-to-toe assessment for trauma, detailed genital examination, forensic specimen collection and documentation, including photography, and assess for mandatory reporting status, and reporting when appropriate on a Forensic patient. Provide testimony as fact witness to any/all cases and coordinate with attorneys during judicial process. Take on-call shifts as scheduled per departmental needs. Report to on-call shifts within approximately 60 minutes of dispatch. Responds to all subpoenas on cases through the Forensic Department.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Successful completion of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Training and additional didactic and clinical hours related to the care given to patients of domestic violence, strangulation, sexual abuse, child physical abuse and elder abuse prior to start or within the below timelines.
• Within 3 months of hire, complete Adult/Adolescent SANE training
• Within 6 months of hire, complete Pediatric SANE training
• Within 18 months of hire, complete Advanced Strangulation Prevention course
• Licensure: Current RN License (RN-IN).
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience: Critical care nursing is required

Responsibilities

• Perform and document a complete physical and forensic evidence collection examination including head-to-toe assessment for trauma, detailed genital examination, forensic specimen collection and documentation, including photography, and assess for mandatory reporting status, and reporting when appropriate on a Forensic patient.
• Provide testimony as fact witness to any/all cases and coordinate with attorneys during judicial process.
• Take on-call shifts as scheduled per departmental needs.
• Report to on-call shifts within approximately 60 minutes of dispatch.
• Responds to all subpoenas on cases through the Forensic Department.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment
• 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)
• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
• Colleague well-being resources
• NO mandatory overtime
• Employee referral incentive program
• State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees