Registered Nurse (RN) Forensic Nurse St. Mary's Hospital
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Job Summary
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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Evenings/Nights (United States of America)St. Marys Hospital
Violence Response Team - Forensic Nurse
Evening/Nights -7p-7a or 3p-3a - primarily overnight hours - occasional evening hours.
About the Violence Response Forensic Team
For 30 years the Bon Secours Violence Response Team has been a critical resource for adults and children impacted by violence. When responding to a call a Forensic Nurse and Victim Advocate respond to victims impacted by violence. The work of these two roles is complementary. Together they offer comprehensive care to victims including specialized medical attention evidence collection emotional support advocacy support follow-up phone calls as well as referrals for community resources.
The Bon Secours Violence Response Team serves as a critical resource for adults and children impacted by violence. At Bon Secours were united in support of victims and strive to provide excellent care. Consider making an impact and join our team as a Forensic Nurse!
Registered Nurse (RN) Forensic St. Marys Hospital
Job Summary:
The Forensic Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe therapeutic care in accordance with established standards policies and procedures. The Forensic RN will use evidence-based practice clinical decision making compassion and skilled communication leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience.
Essential Functions:
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
- Collect vital signs administer IV medications understand charting and assess patient condition
- Provides episodic care for populations affected by trauma including those legally defined as victims suspects the accused and perpetrators
- Delivers education to patients staff communities and populations in the prevention detection and treatment of the effects of violence
- Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing
Certifications:
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE - A) - International Association of Forensic Nurses (preferred not required)
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE - P) - International Association of Forensic Nurses (preferred not required)
Experience:
- Two years of professional experience practicing as a RN (preferred not required)
Training:
- International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) didactic training for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Forensic Nursing program (preferred not required)
Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.
What we offer
- Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical dental vision prescription coverage HSA/FSA options life insurances mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off parental and FMLA leave shot- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Violence Response Team - Forensic NursingIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
