Registered Nurse, Forensic SANE

Trinity Health; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid tuition ASN to BSN

Benefits day one

Retirement match

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

Colleague well-being resources

No mandatory overtime

Employee referral incentive

State of the art equipment and CEUs

Supportive team

Job summary

Saint Joseph Health System is seeking a Forensic Registered Nurse for the weekend shift. The role involves trauma-focused forensic exams, documentation, and coordination with legal teams. SANE training and critical care nursing experience are essential.

You'll support evidence collection, testify as needed, and respond to subpoenas while maintaining patient-centered care aligned with our mission. Benefits start day one and a strong team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Successful completion of the SANE Training and related hours for care of domestic violence, strangulation, sexual abuse and elder abuse.
• Current RN License (RN-IN) and BLS.
• Critical care nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document a complete physical and forensic exam, including head-to-toe trauma assessment and forensic specimen collection; document findings, take photos as needed, assess mandatory reporting and report as appropriate.
• Provide testimony as fact witness to cases and coordinate with attorneys during judicial process.
• Take on-call shifts as scheduled; respond to dispatch within about 60 minutes.
• Respond to subpoenas through the Forensic Department.

Skills

Forensic nursing

Critical care nursing

On-call coordination

Education

RN license (Indiana)

SANE training

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) Trainingand 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 CEUs 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.