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**This is a PRN position (rotating shifts)

Why Saint Joseph Health System
At Saint Joseph Health System our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated costly or honor our mission to care for every man woman and child who needs us by investing in technology people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

What we offer:

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment

• 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)

• Benefits day one (Including: Medical Dental Vision PTO Life STD/LTD etc.)

• Retirement savings account with employer match

• Generous paid time off program 7 paid holidays

• Colleague well-being resources

• NO mandatory overtime

• Employee referral incentive program

• State of the art equipment unlimited CEUs and supportive team approach

About the job:

In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Forensic RN within the scope of the Indiana Nurse Practice Act will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each persons physical emotional social and spiritual needs. The Forensic RN functioning in the spirit of teamwork is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process within the standards policies procedures and guidelines of the Organization.

• The Forensic RN will perform and document a complete physical and forensic evidence collection examination including head-to-toe assessment for trauma detailed genital examination forensic specimen collection and documentation including photography and assess for mandatory reporting status and reporting when appropriate on a Forensic patient.

• Provide testimony as fact witness to any/all cases and coordinate with attorneys during judicial process.

• Take on-call shifts as scheduled per departmental needs. Report to on-call shifts within approximately 60 minutes of dispatch.

• Responds to all subpoenas on cases through the Forensic Department.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program. Successful completion of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Trainingand additional didactic and clinical hours related to the care given to patients of domestic violence strangulation sexual abuse child physical abuse and elder abuse prior to start or within the below timelines.

• Within 3 months of hire complete Adult/Adolescent SANE training

• Within 6 months of hire complete Pediatric SANE training

• Within 18 months of hire complete Advanced Strangulation Prevention course

Licensure: Current RN License (RN-IN). Current BLS certification.

Experience: Critical care nursing is required

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.