Forensic RN Examiner - Emergency - On Call - Casual

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Fremont, NE

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Forensic RN Examiner for their Emergency department in Fremont, NE. This is an on-call, casual position focused on building a new Forensic program. The role involves delivering quality care tailored to the age and needs of patients, including initial and ongoing assessments, developing care plans, implementing interventions, and evaluating patient responses. A key aspect of the role is providing specialized care for sexual assault victims, including initial emotional support, crisis intervention, evidentiary exams, evidence collection, and linking victims to community resources. The position requires collaboration with physicians and other clinical disciplines, accurate documentation, and maintaining professional behavior and competence. The Forensic RN Examiner also plays a role in risk management, adhering to infection control guidelines, and interacting with law enforcement and other agencies. Participation in an on-call schedule is required to ensure 24-hour availability.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
Minimum of two years experience in a related clinical area (ED, OB or Women's Health preferred).
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Core certification related to area of specialty from National Certification Corporation (NCC) within 1 year of eligibility preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force (Medium Work).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
Experience in ED, OB or Women's Health preferred.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire.
Core certification related to area of specialty from National Certification Corporation (NCC) within 1 year of eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate care specific to the age and population of the customer/patient.
Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs.
Completes an initial evaluation of sexual assault victims needs and injuries.
Completes sexual assault evidentiary exam and collects forensic evidence.
Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs.
Collaborates with physicians and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
Provides initial emotional support and crisis intervention for sexual assault victims, their significant others, and family members.
Links sexual assault victims to community resources, as needed, to assure on-going care.
Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
Administers medication without error and utilizes critical thinking regarding medication effects on patient.
Provides care for minor physical injuries (within the scope of practice).
Provides STD and pregnancy risk evaluation and prophylaxis (following pre-established protocols after consultations with appropriate health care providers).
Evaluates patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.
Monitors outcomes and documents patient response to interventions.
Gives a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider.
Documents care and findings accurately and completely.
Responds in cooperative manner to any subpoena regarding care provided or exams completed by the Forensic RN Examiner.
Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety (autonomy).
Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission.
Participates in meetings and/or committees as needed.
Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
Communicate effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level.
Actively participates in restocking supplies and maintaining a clean environment.
Maintains a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees.
Works within the scope of practice as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Follows infection control guidelines and practices.
Communicates with and cooperates with emergency medical care providers regarding sexual assault victims needs and care.
Interacts with law enforcement, advocacy personnel, community health providers and other agencies and personnel, as needed.
Reviews, delegates and evaluates plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice.
Participates in an on-call schedule to assure 24-hour Forensic RN Examiner availability.