Registered Nurse - Forensic RN Examiner - Casual​/PRN

## Registered Nurse - Forensic RN Examiner - Casual/PRNApplylocations:
Methodist Hospital - Omaha, NE:
Methodist Women's Hospital - Omaha, NEtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR110336
** Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
** At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.
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* Job Summary:

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* Location:

Methodist Hospital  Address: 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

Work Schedule:

PRN/Casual - Based on the need of the unit    Accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to the individualized needs of the patient.
** Responsibilities:**#
** Essential Job Functions
** 1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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).5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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…