Forensic Nurse Examiner — 24/7 Trauma Care & Evidence

McLeod Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking a registered nurse with Forensic Nurse Examiner capabilities to join the team in Florence, SC. The role involves responding to sexual assault presentations in the Emergency Department, performing trauma-informed care, collecting evidence, and coordinating with law enforcement and advocacy partners.

The ideal candidate holds active RN licensure with SANE-A/SANE-P certifications and demonstrates flexibility for evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call duties in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with one year nursing experience or prior care/management of victims.
• Successful completion of 40-hour SANE training or equivalent.
• Flexibility with work hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call hours.
• Strong interpersonal skills and self-motivation.
• Computer proficiency required for charting and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Responds to notification of sexual assault victim/patient in the Emergency Department within one hour of notification.
• Provides evaluation, evidence collection, and trauma-informed care to patients/victims based on guidelines.
• Obtains lab values based on patient/victim information and age/situation.
• Collaborates with law enforcement, advocacy groups, court/local Solicitor’s office, and community partners.
• Documents injuries in forensic database and generates reports from the data.
• Contributes to peer-review and quality measures; participates in reviews with Medical Directors.
• Participates in state-wide meetings and trainings with FNEs and advocacy groups.
• Shares on-call availability to provide 24/7/365 care.
• Manages chain of custody and adheres to evidence protocols for kits and lab specimens.
• Maintains equipment and fiscal responsibilities of the program resources.
• Participates in providing testimony and coordinates with attorneys during judicial processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Computer Proficiency

Flexibility with work hours

Education

RN licensure

SANE-A Certification (Adult)

SANE-P Certification (Pediatric)

BLS Certification

Job description

McLeod Health is seeking a registered nurse with Forensic Nurse Examiner capabilities to join the team in Florence, SC. The role involves responding to sexual assault presentations in the Emergency Department, performing trauma-informed care, collecting evidence, and coordinating with law enforcement and advocacy partners.

The ideal candidate holds active RN licensure with SANE-A/SANE-P certifications and demonstrates flexibility for evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call duties in a dynamic,