Forensic Examiner Registered Nurse (RN) Community Anderson

Community Health Network; Forest Hills (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network seeks a Forensic Nurse Examiner (RN) at the Center of Hope in Anderson, Indiana. The RN will perform forensic examinations, preserve evidence, and coordinate care for violence victims within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include an ACEN/CCNE/NLN/NLN CNEA-accredited nursing program (ASN/BSN) or 3 years of nursing experience, Indiana RN licensure, and completion of a SANE-A course or within 2 years of hire. 2+ years acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• ACEN/CCNE/NLN/NLN CNEA-accredited nursing program (ASN/BSN) or 3 years related nursing experience.
• SANE-A course completion required or within 2 years of hire.
• Indiana RN licensure required by IPLA.

Responsibilities

• Provide forensic examinations and nursing services for victims of violence.
• Collect and preserve forensic specimens with chain of custody.
• Coordinate referrals and services across CHN and external partners.
• Demonstrate collaboration, delegation, and resource management in patient care.

Skills

Forensic nursing

Collaboration

Delegation

Negotiation

Resource management

Evidence collection

Education

ASN

BSN

3 years nursing experience

Job description

Join our community Community Health Network has an excellent opportunity available within our Community Anderson Center of Hope. If you are looking for challenging work and meaningful advancement, then you should consider a career with Community.

Where you fit in

The Forensic Nurse Examiner- FNE (RN) Center of Hope will be responsible for demonstrating performance consistent with professional standards of practice, care, performance, the Nurse Practice Act and the mission and goals of the organization. The Registered Nurse manages patient care in the healthcare continuum to achieve optimum outcomes in a safe and cost-effective manner. The Registered Nurse demonstrates skills in collaboration, delegation, negotiation and management of resources.

Your exceptional skills

Provide forensic examinations and nursing services for victims of violence. Collect and preserve forensic specimens while maintaining the chain of custody. Work collaboratively to meet the acute needs of primary and secondary forensic patients by making appropriate patient referrals through identification and coordination of services throughout the Community Health Network and with a variety of external partners.

Your exceptional qualifications

Graduate of Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing (NLN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing (ASN or BSN) or three years of related professional nursing experience. Bachelors Degree preferred.

Completion of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner course in accordance with the International Association of Forensic Nurses Education Guidelines required or completed within 2 years of hire date into position.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency required. Minimum 2 years recent acute care clinical experience as a registered nurse required- preferably in ED, ICU, PCU, OB or Med Surg. Forensic Nurse Examiner experience preferred.

Additional Information

Training for SANE-A certification is available and would require a 2 year commitment to the position.

Your life with Community

You work hard to provide our patients with the exceptional care, and you deserve benefits to match. Community offers a unique employment package that encompasses not only your day-to-day job, but also your career.

You will have the opportunity to grow your career thanks to scholarships and tuition reimbursement from the Community Health Network Foundation, and receive recognition for your achievements.