Forensic SANE Nurse Examiner — Trauma Care & Evidence

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Penrose - St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs seeks an RN Sexual Assault Examiner to perform forensic examinations, collect and preserve evidence, and coordinate with the healthcare team to meet patient needs.

You will support the judicial process with testimony as needed. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, RN license, and at least three years of healthcare experience, with specialized forensic skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• RN license in applicable state or NLC eligibility.
• At least 3 years of healthcare experience.
• Specialized forensic examination skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete forensic examination and collection of evidence.
• Responds to page within 10 minutes and arrives within 60 minutes of call.
• Collaborates with SART to ensure appropriate follow-up care.
• Accurately documents all findings and maintains confidential patient records.
• Belongs to IAFN; participates in at least 20 CEUs from forensic nursing every 2 years.
• Assesses patient needs and develops/implements care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Forensic Nursing

RN

SANE training

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's Penrose - St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs seeks an RN Sexual Assault Examiner to perform forensic examinations, collect and preserve evidence, and coordinate with the healthcare team to meet patient needs.

You will support the judicial process with testimony as needed. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, RN license, and at least three years of healthcare experience, with specialized forensic skills.