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Forensic RN - Emergency Department (Per Diem)
Forensic RN - Emergency Department (Per Diem)St. Peter's Health • MT, United States
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Forensic RN - Emergency Department (Per Diem)

Forensic RN - Emergency Department (Per Diem)

St. Peter's Health • MT, United States
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Job Description

The Forensic Nurse is responsible for the coordination of health care services for all Sexual Assault, domestic violence, victims of human trafficking or any patient that requests a forensic examination during the acute period and ensures follow up coordination is available.

Main duties and functions :

  • Perform emergent medical triage of the presenting patient
  • Conduct medical forensic examinations in accordance with state standards, local protocol and best practices
  • Maintain chain of custody for collected forensic evidence
  • Provide testimony as applicable
  • Educate survivors on the health impacts of sexual assault, domestic violence and trauma
  • Provide medical health referrals as appropriate
  • Provide support services referrals as appropriate
  • Maintain proficiency in Forensic examinations and completes required continuing education
  • Works collaboratively with law enforcement, victims advocacy services and legal entities
  • Coverage of on-call hours, to include holiday and weekend coverage
  • Participate in community education and outreach projects as needed by the Program Coordinator

Additional duties may include :

  • As assigned
  • KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE :

  • Minimum Qualifications
  • RN license state of Montana required
  • BLS required
  • TNCC and ENPC preferred (required within 1 year of hire)
  • Two + years Healthcare experience in applicable field required
  • SANE training required
  • SANE Certification preferred (required within 18 months of hire)
  • Two + years Forensic Nursing experience preferred
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, time management and program development
  • Responsibilities

    Main duties and functions :

  • Perform emergent medical triage of the presenting patient
  • Conduct medical forensic examinations in accordance with state standards, local protocol and best practices
  • Maintain chain of custody for collected forensic evidence
  • Provide testimony as applicable
  • Educate survivors on the health impacts of sexual assault, domestic violence and trauma
  • Provide medical health referrals as appropriate
  • Provide support services referrals as appropriate
  • Maintain proficiency in Forensic examinations and completes required continuing education
  • Works collaboratively with law enforcement, victims advocacy services and legal entities
  • Coverage of on-call hours, to include holiday and weekend coverage
  • Participate in community education and outreach projects as needed by the Program Coordinator
  • Additional duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

  • RN license state of Montana required
  • BLS required
  • TNCC and ENPC preferred (required within 1 year of hire)
  • Two + years Healthcare experience in applicable field required
  • SANE training required
  • SANE Certification preferred (required within 18 months of hire)
  • Two + years Forensic Nursing experience preferred
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, time management and program development
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    Rn Per Diem • MT, United States