Forensic Nurse - RN

thestaffpad; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Long & Short-Term Disability Coverage

HSA & FSA Options

Generous PTO, Vacation days, holidays

Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% match

Cafeteria, Health Club Membership

Job summary

The Staff Pad, in partnership with a Helena hospital, is seeking a dedicated Forensic Nurse to provide expert medical care, compassionate advocacy, and critical forensic support for survivors of interpersonal violence and individuals needing forensic examinations during the acute care period.

You will deliver trauma-informed triage, conduct comprehensive examinations, preserve evidence with chain of custody, educate patients on trauma and resources, coordinate follow-up care, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN license and BLS certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of related clinical experience.
• Adolescent/Adult SANE training preferred (required within 3 months of hire).
• Pediatric SANE training preferred (required within 18 months of hire).
• Experience in emergency, trauma, women’s health, or critical care settings preferred.
• Strong communication, time management, organization, and program development skills.
• Ability to provide empathetic, patient-centered care in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver emergent medical triage and trauma-informed care.
• Conduct comprehensive forensic examinations following state standards.
• Collect, document, and preserve forensic evidence with chain of custody.
• Educate patients on trauma, recovery, and resources.
• Coordinate follow-up care, referrals, and access to community resources.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, advocacy agencies, social services, and legal professionals.
• Participate in on-call coverage, including weekends and holidays.
• Maintain forensic nursing expertise through ongoing education and training.
• Contribute to community outreach and prevention education initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Program development

Education

Montana RN license

BLS certification

Job description

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputed hospital located in Helena, MT and we’re looking for a dedicated, skilled and compassionate Forensic Nurse to join a mission-driven team dedicated to providing specialized care, restoring dignity, safety, and hope for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, and other forms of interpersonal violence as well as patients requesting forensic examinations during acute care period. As a Forensic Nurse, you will provide expert medical care, compassionate advocacy, and critical forensic support during some of the most vulnerable moments in a patient’s life.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver emergent medical triage and compassionate, trauma-informed care to patients during critical and vulnerable situations
• Conduct comprehensive forensic examinations using evidence-based practices & following state standards
• Collect, document, and preserve forensic evidence while maintaining chain of custody
• Educate patients on trauma, recovery, and available healthcare resources
• Coordinate follow-up care, referrals, and access to community resources
• Collaborate with law enforcement, advocacy agencies, social services, and legal professionals
• Participate in on‑call coverage, including weekends and holidays
• Maintain forensic nursing expertise through ongoing education and specialized training
• Contribute to community outreach and prevention education initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Current Montana RN license and BLS certification
• Minimum of 2 years of related clinical experience
• Adolescent/Adult SANE training preferred (required within 3 months of hire)
• Pediatric SANE training preferred (required within 18 months of hire)
• Experience in emergency, trauma, women’s health, or critical care settings preferred
• Strong communication, time management, organization, and program development skills
• Ability to provide empathetic, patient-centered care in high-stress situations
• Compassion, resilience, professionalism, collaboration, advocacy, and clinical excellence

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability Coverage, HSA & FSA Options
• Generous PTO, Vacation days, holidays & sick leave
• Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Cafeteria, Health Club Membership & Affordable Child Care
• Success Share PayoutCompensation is reviewed annually to remain competitive with industry standards

If you're passionate about forensic nursing, patient advocacy, and making a lasting impact in your community, we encourage you to apply. Join a collaborative team where you'll advance your career through specialized training, ongoing education, and certification support while helping change lives every day.