PRN Forensic Nurse Examiner — Flexible Hours

WellSpan Health; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for forensic medical evaluation, performing the forensic nursing exam for patients involved in violence or neglect. The RN must have specialized education and clinical experience in evidence collection and public health concerns to support treatment and reporting.

The role requires providing forensic care within a multidisciplinary team, with duties including history gathering, documentation, evidence collection, and potential courtroom testimony.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• 2 years Emergency department or equivalent acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information from patient for medical forensic history, performs exam, coordinates treatment of injuries, documents findings, and collects evidence.
• Provides courtroom testimony when required.
• Assists other disciplines with forensic care concerns as needed.
• Uses a multidisciplinary approach for forensic care.

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Job description

WellSpan Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for forensic medical evaluation, performing the forensic nursing exam for patients involved in violence or neglect. The RN must have specialized education and clinical experience in evidence collection and public health concerns to support treatment and reporting.

The role requires providing forensic care within a multidisciplinary team, with duties including history gathering, documentation, evidence collection, and potential courtroom testimony.