Registered Nurse - Forensic Nurse Examiner

WellSpan Health•Waynesboro, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time (32 hours biweekly) position with rotating shifts, including on-call responsibilities 24/7 for 7 days, followed by 7 days off. The role involves regional on-call duties for ED forensics. The primary function is to provide objective forensic medical evaluations according to the standards of forensic nursing practice. This involves examining patients impacted by violence or neglect, collecting forensic evidence, and assisting in their treatment. The registered nurse must possess specialized education and clinical experience in forensic evidence collection and public health concerns.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire
Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire
Heartsaver CPR/AED Upon Hire
Basic Life Support Upon Hire
2 years Emergency department or equivalent acute care experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree Preferred
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent Upon Hire Preferred
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Pediatric/Adolescent Upon Hire Preferred
Certification in appropriate nursing specialty. Upon Hire Preferred

Responsibilities

Gathers information from the patient for the medical forensic history.
Performs a medical examination.
Coordinates treatment of injuries.
Documents biological and physical findings.
Collects evidence from the patient.
Documents findings.
Provides information, treatment, and referrals.
Provides courtroom testimony when required.
Assists other disciplines with forensic care concerns when necessary.
Uses a multidisciplinary approach when providing forensic care.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population.
Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment.
Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations, learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors, reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions, identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety, and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Enhances professional growth and development through advanced/continuing education to maintain up-to-date knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Responsible for the care and maintenance of department/entity equipment and supplies.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.