What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Nurse SANE position at Saint Joseph Health System?
**This is a PRN position.
Why Saint Joseph Health System?
At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.
What we offer:
- NO mandatory overtime
- Benefits first day of employment (including: medical, dental, vision, PTO, life, STD/LTD)
- Sign-On Bonus
- Daily Pay
- Retirement savings account with employer match
- Generous paid time off programs
- Employee referral incentive program
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement
- State of the art equipment
- Supportive team approach
- Unlimited CEUs
In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Forensic RN, within the scope of the Indiana Nurse Practice Act, will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The Forensic RN, functioning in the spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the Organization.
- The Forensic RN will perform and document a complete physical and forensic evidence collection examination including head-to-toe assessment for trauma, detailed genital examination, forensic specimen collection and documentation, including photography, and assess for mandatory reporting status, and reporting when appropriate on a Forensic patient.
- Provide testimony as fact witness to any/all cases and coordinate with attorneys during judicial process.
- Take on-call shifts as scheduled per departmental needs. Report to on-call shifts within approximately 60 minutes of dispatch.
- Responds to all subpoenas on cases through the Forensic Department.
Requirements:
Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program. Successful completion of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Training and additional didactic and clinical hours related to the care given to patients of domestic violence, strangulation, sexual abuse, child physical abuse and elder abuse.
Licensure: Current RN License (RN-IN). Current BLS certification.
Experience: 2 years of ER experience and SANE experience is required. Critical care nursing is preferred.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
