Registered Nurse, Forensic SANE

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

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Weekend Shift

Description:

Weekend Days - 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, and a 12- hour shift during the week.

Up to $8,700 Sign-On Bonus!

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.

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 app
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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.