Forensic RN (SANE), Casual

Berger Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in forensic nursing to provide medical forensic exams for victims of violence at Marion General Hospital and Mansfield Hospital. The role requires a current Ohio RN license, BLS certification, and completion of specialized didactic training, with on-call duties and potential court testimony.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and compassionate care within a high reliability organization, with responsibilities spanning data collection,

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association.
• RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data and perform a head-to-toe assessment to identify life-threatening injuries.
• Use evidence-based assessment techniques to document initial and ongoing data.
• Collect evidence with a kit from the Ohio Department of Health and follow Ohio Revised Code and IAFN protocols.
• Identify injuries and report them to the physician.
• Coordinate follow-up care and safety planning with law enforcement, patient, and advocate.
• Testify in court regarding the forensic examination process and documentation.

Skills

Forensic nursing

RN license

BLS

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

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Job Description Summary:

Will provide coverage for Marion General Hospital and Mansfield Hospital. This position provides medical forensic exams to victims of intentional and/or interpersonal violence (sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking). He/She is accountable for the practice of forensic nursing as defined by state and national guidelines, the Ohio Revised Code, and the International Association of Forensic Nursing (IAFN).

Responsibilities and Duties:

Assessment/Diagnosis (80%)

• Collection of comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation in systematic and ongoing process: Involves patient and Law Enforcement.
• Completes a detailed history as given by the patient/victim.
• Prioritizes data collection activities (including photo documentation and body diagrams) based on patient's immediate condition, or anticipated needs of patient or situation. Completes a head-to-toe assessment looking for life threatening injuries for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment.
• Uses appropriate evidence-based assessment techniques and instruments to collect, analyze and document initial and ongoing subjective and objective data from patients.
• Collects evidence using a kit provided by the Ohio Department of Health while following all protocols from the Ohio Revised Code and the International Association of Forensic Nurses.
• Identifies life threatening injuries or any injuries/ trauma and reports them to the physician.
• Uses assessment data to identify pertinent nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems.

Safety Planning / Follow up care (20%)

• Involves Law Enforcement, patient, family when applicable and advocate to develop safety plan.
• Coordinates follow up care for additional STI/HIV testing, trauma informed care or any other necessarily follow up care needed.
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in status of patient or evaluation of situations, including development of outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
• Testify in court, when called to do so regarding process of medical forensic examination, items collected, photographic documentation and medical record documentation.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree (Required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

This position requires a minimum of one year of service with OhioHealth and a current registered nurse license from the State of Ohio. Must complete a 40+ hour didactic training, perform speculum exams under the direct supervision of a physician/ NP/PA until competent and complete 3 sexual assault exams with an experienced forensic nurse either on a patient or in a simulation environment. Must be willing to commit to being on call a minimum of 24 hours per month for their assigned area, attend bi-monthly meetings, as well as attend continuing educational opportunities. Must be willing to commit to providing 2 years of service as a forensic nurse after training has been completed.

Work Shift: Variable Scheduled Weekly Hours : As Needed Department SANE

Join us!

... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

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OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision to be an organization 'where people want to work.'