Registered Nurse, Forensic SANE

IHA; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

ASN to BSN tuition

Benefits day one

Employer retirement match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Saint Joseph Health System is seeking a Forensic Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive care within the Indiana Nurse Practice Act framework. The role focuses on trauma assessment, forensic specimen collection, documentation, and photography to support legal processes.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license (IN) with current BLS, has critical care nursing experience, and has completed or is pursuing SANE training with defined milestones.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• SANE training completed or in progress with required didactic/clinical hours for domestic violence, strangulation, sexual abuse, child and elder abuse.
• Current RN license (RN-IN) and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document complete physical and forensic evidence collection including head-to-toe trauma and genital examinations, specimen collection, documentation and photography.
• Provide testimony as fact witness and coordinate with attorneys.
• Take on-call shifts and respond to subpoenas as required by the Forensic Department.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Forensic nursing

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

Description

In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Forensic RN, within the scope of the Indiana Nurse Practice Act, will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The Forensic RN, functioning in the spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the Organization.

• The Forensic RN will perform and document a complete physical and forensic evidence collection examination including head-to-toe assessment for trauma, detailed genital examination, forensic specimen collection and documentation, including photography, and assess for mandatory reporting status, and reporting when appropriate on a Forensic patient.
• Provide testimony as fact witness to any/all cases and coordinate with attorneys during judicial process.
• Take on-call shifts as scheduled per departmental needs. Report to on-call shifts within approximately 60 minutes of dispatch.
• Responds to all subpoenas on cases through the Forensic Department.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Required Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program. Successful completion of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Training and additional didactic and clinical hours related to the care given to patients of domestic violence, strangulation, sexual abuse, child physical abuse and elder abuse prior to start or within the below timelines.

• Within 3 months of hire, complete Adult/Adolescent SANE training
• Within 6 months of hire, complete Pediatric SANE training
• Within 18 months of hire, complete Advanced Strangulation Prevention course

Licensure

Current RN License (RN-IN). Current BLS certification.

Experience

Critical care nursing is required

Why Saint Joseph Health System?

At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

What We Offer

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment
• 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)
• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
• Colleague well-being resources
• No mandatory overtime
• Employee referral incentive program
• State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.