Registered Nurse - Forensic/Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Veterans in Healthcare; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

RN to BSN tuition

Employee referral rewards

Diversity & Inclusion groups

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System seeks a Forensic RN – Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in Columbus, OH. The role involves conducting forensic exams and coordinating care within a trauma-informed ED setting.

You will collect histories, document findings, collaborate with ED physicians and law enforcement, and arrange follow-up care. Competitive nursing benefits support professional development and relocation assistance where applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of nursing.
• SAN examiner training and medico-legal exposure.
• Current Ohio RN license.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Creates a caring environment centered on patient and family.
• Signs a contract to provide Forensic Nurse commitment.
• Collects detailed forensic assault history and assesses injuries.
• Conducts and documents a forensic examination.
• Collaborates with ED staff, advocates, social workers, and law enforcement.
• Provides community referrals for violence survivors as needed.
• Follows up post-discharge to address ongoing care needs.
• Testifies in court as summoned.

Skills

Effective communication

Licensed RN (OH)

Forensic Nursing

Education

Graduate from a school of nursing

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training

Job description

Location: Columbus, Ohio 43213

Employment Details

Employment Type: Part Time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Position Title

RN, Registered Nurse – Forensic/Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Description

The Forensic RN, within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. The Forensic RN functions in the spirit of teamwork and is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of Mount Carmel Health System.

Responsibilities

• Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care
• Follows policies, procedures, and protocols for the program, including signing a contract to provide Forensic Nurse commitment
• Collects a detailed history of the forensic assault and assesses injuries
• Conducts and documents a forensic examination
• Collaborates with the ED physician, social worker, advocates, ED nurse and law enforcement of the jurisdiction of the assault
• Provides appropriate community referral for the patient who has experienced intentional violence according to the needs of the patient
• Follows up with the patient after discharge to assure the needs of the patient have been met and to determine if additional referrals are needed for ongoing medical or psychological care
• Testifies in court as summoned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of nursing
• Successful completion of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training and additional didactic and clinical hours related to domestic and other intentional violence related to the medico‑legal examination
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
• Effective communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee recognition programs
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply)
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing
• Employee Referral Rewards program
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.