Registered Nurse; RN — Forensics

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

The Forensic Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The Forensic RN will use evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled communication, leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, understand charting, and assess patient condition
• Provides episodic care for populations affected by trauma, including those legally defined as victims, suspects, the accused, and perpetrators
• Delivers education to patients, staff, communities, and populations in the prevention, detection, and treatment of the effects of violence
• Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department
• Other duties as assigned

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE
  - A) - International Association of Forensic Nurses (preferred, not required)
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE - P) - International Association of Forensic Nurses (preferred, not required)

• Two years of professional experience practicing as a RN (preferred, not required)

• International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) didactic training for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Forensic Nursing program (preferred, not required)

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Violence Response Team - Forensic Nursing

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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