Wellspan Health-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Chambersburg, PA
Ambulatory Health Care Services

The nurse forensic expertise is dedicated to meeting forensic medical needs in the community. The scope of service includes any patient impacted by sexual assault, interpersonal/familial violence, pediatric physical abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking. The forensic medical examination is offered to medically appropriate patients in a setting located just outside of the Emergency Department to provide privacy to patients that have been victimized. An attached waiting area allows for the patient's support systems to be available during the examination. The forensic examiner team at WYH provides this service 24/7 in our ED and at two of our community-based Children's Advocacy Centers. This is a Full-Time position with a 0.9 FTE/72 hours biweekly schedule, working from 1100-2300/2300-1100, every 3rd weekend, and rotating holidays. Eligible for shift differentials.

  • Performs forensic medical evaluations for patients that present or are referred to the Emergency Department or Children's Advocacy Center following victimization.
  • Assists in the development of appropriate standards and practices.
  • Mentors clinical staff on performing forensic medical examinations and provides peer review of forensic documentation.
  • Promotes resource sharing in the community leading to improved response for victims of crime.
  • Protects patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communications.
  • Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Assists the Manager with daily operations of the team, including but not limited to arranging call coverage, community meeting attendance, and community education.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
  • 5 years of nursing experience required.
  • 3 years in forensic nursing preferred.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire required.
  • Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire required.
  • Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent within 180 days required.
  • Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Pediatric/Adolescent within 180 days required.
  • Basic Life Support Upon Hire required.
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