Forensic RN – Weekend SANE Specialist | Sign-On Bonus

Trinityhealth; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

100% paid ASN to BSN program

Benefits day one (Medical, Dental, VOF

Retirement with employer match

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Saint Joseph Health System is seeking a Forensic Registered Nurse for weekend days, with a 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. shift on Saturdays and Sundays and a 12-hour weekday shift. The role includes complete forensic exams, evidence collection, and testimony in judicial proceedings.

Strong SANE training and critical care experience are required, with on-call duties as needed. Up to a sign-on bonus of $8,700 is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Completion of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training or equivalent.
• RN license in Indiana and current BLS.
• SANE training timelines: adult/adolescent within 3 months, pediatric within 6 months, strangulation prevention within 18 months.
• Critical care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document a complete physical and forensic examination, including head-to-toe trauma assessment and forensic specimen collection.
• Conduct detailed genital examination and photography as part of evidence collection.
• Assess mandatory reporting status and report when appropriate; provide testimony as a fact witness.
• Coordinate with attorneys during judicial processes and respond to subpoenas via the Forensic Department.
• Take on-call shifts as scheduled and arrive within ~60 minutes of dispatch.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Education

BSN or higher

RN license (IN)

SANE training

Adult/Adolescent SANE within 3 months

Pediatric SANE within 6 months

Advanced Strangulation Prevention

BLS certification

Job description

Saint Joseph Health System is seeking a Forensic Registered Nurse for weekend days, with a 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. shift on Saturdays and Sundays and a 12-hour weekday shift. The role includes complete forensic exams, evidence collection, and testimony in judicial proceedings.

Strong SANE training and critical care experience are required, with on-call duties as needed. Up to a sign-on bonus of $8,700 is offered.