Forensic Examiner RN

Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the .

from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four .

residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN), within their scope of practice, is responsible to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to a designated group of healthcare consumers across the continuum.

Provides services in accordance with CHI Health’s commitment to caring for those affected by violence including sexual assault / abuse / domestic violence / human trafficking in our communities.

Provides services which encompass the spiritual, physiological, social, and psychological aspects of care of the sick, prevention of disease, or conservation of health.

The position contributes to the mission and core values of CHI Health.

• Follow the nursing process which includes : assess, plan, implement, and evaluate. The nursing process is an ongoing process that can end at any stage.
• Assessment - Demonstrates a systematic, dynamic way to collect and analyze the following healthcare consumer data including : psychological, physiological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic and lifestyle factors.

Completes an initial evaluation of patient needs and injuries. Completes sexual assault and domestic violence medical and evidentiary exam and collects forensic evidence when requested by the patient.

Qualifications

Graduate of a RN nursing program with a minimum of two years acute care experience.

Trauma Informed Care education preferred upon hire

Active RN licensure in the state of Nebraska, Iowa, or nurse licensure compact.

Basic life support is required upon hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following : American Heart Association : Basic Life Support

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certification required within 3 months of hire.