Registered Nurse - Forensic Nurse - Part Time

Augusta Health

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About The Position

The registered nurse is a member of the nursing team. The registered nurse must
demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to meet the physical, psychological,
educational, social, and spiritual needs appropriate to the age of the patient
served; as well as the care needed as described in the department’s policies and
procedures. They will be responsible for coordinating patient care and
establishing a trusting environment while assisting patients and their family
members.
The forensic nurse primarily gives care to patients affected by violence and
trauma and is able to interact with agencies that respond to these patients. In
addition to providing a complete medical forensic exam, they are trained to
collect evidence maintaining chain of custody and provide expert testimony in
court.

This is a part time position that requires at least 36 hours of call per month.

Come join the Augusta Health team located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in
Fishersville, VA. Augusta Health is an independent, community hospital
recognized as one of Healthgrades’ 50 Best Hospitals in America. Our mission is
to promote the health and well-being of our community through access to
excellent care. We build trust and peace of mind through our core values of
patient-and community-centeredness, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Nursing Diploma and/or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Educational requirements per hospital certifications (Example: Stroke, Orthopedic/Spine)
• Current and valid Registered nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or from a state that is part of a Compact agreement with Virginia
• CPR
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as an RN

Nice To Haves

• BSN, MSN
• Emergency or forensic nursing

Responsibilities

• coordinating patient care
• establishing a trusting environment while assisting patients and their family members
• providing a complete medical forensic exam
• collect evidence maintaining chain of custody
• provide expert testimony in court

Benefits

• Insurance package including health, dental, and vision
• Retirement savings helping you to plan for your future
• Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
• Free onsite parking
• 24/7 armed security to ensure your safety
• Shift and weekend differentials
• Flexible scheduling
• Clinical ladder career path program
• Shared governance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite child care
• Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Individualized orientation with dedicated preceptor
• Onsite credit union
• Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees