Forensic RN Examiner - Casual - On Call Job Council Bluffs area,Iowa USA,Nursing

Job Summary

Location:

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital

Address: 933 E Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA

Work Schedule:

Casual - must be able to provide a minimum of five to six (5–6) 12‑hour on‑call shifts per month, equating to approximately 60–72 on‑call hours monthly.

Accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to the individualized needs of the patient.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate care specific to the age and population of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.

Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs and culture.

Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient’s ongoing nursing care needs.

Includes data from the patient/significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate.
Prioritizes data collection according to patient’s immediate needs.
Uses assessment findings in discharge planning.
Completes an initial evaluation of sexual assault victims needs and injuries.
Completes sexual assault evidentiary exam and collects forensic evidence.

Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient’s nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes.

Collaborates with physicians and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
Provides teaching specific to the patient’s health care problem.
Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals for discharge/transfer.
Provides initial emotional support and crisis intervention for sexual assault victims, their significant others, and family members.
Links sexual assault victims to community resources, as needed, to assure on‑going care.

Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.

Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care for their unit.
Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
Administers medication without error and utilizes critical thinking regarding medication effects on patient.
Provides care for minor physical injuries (within the scope of practice).
Provides STD and pregnancy risk evaluation and prophylaxis (following pre‑established protocols after consultations with appropriate health care providers).

Evaluates patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.

Monitors outcomes and documents patient response to interventions.
Evaluates the patient’s capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
Continually monitors the patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal.
Gives a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider. Includes current care requirements, to include SBAR content, and is familiar with the overall plan of care.
Recognizes and addresses patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
Documents care and findings accurately and completely.
Responds in cooperative manner to any subpoena regarding care provided or exams completed by the Forensic RN Examiner.

Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety (autonomy).

Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas’ specifications and time frame.
Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.
Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
Charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.
Maintains competence in area of experience.

Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization’s mission.

Participates in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area/unit or organization.
Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
Communicate effectively to solve problems at…