RN-PD Forensic Nurse Examiner

Summa Health

Akron (OH)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 79,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Education Assistance

Daily Pay

Job summary

Summa Health System, Akron Campus is seeking an RN-PD Forensic Nurse Examiner on a per diem basis. The role provides care and assessment for interpersonal violence victims, with emphasis on timely sample collection, precise chart documentation, and photo documentation of cases.

The candidate will participate in other professional activities as directed, with required SANE training within six months and possible forensic-related training.

Qualifications

Must have ADN; BSN preferred; current Ohio RN license.
SANE training required within 6 months of hire; forensic training preferred; forensic photography training preferred; SANE-A certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care and assessment for interpersonal violence victims.
Collect samples in a timely manner and document accurately.
Photograph cases and maintain chart documentation as directed.
Participate in related professional activities as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Independent and collaborative work

Judgment and confidentiality

Forensic nursing knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

CCNE/ACEN accredited nursing program

Ohio RN license current

SANE training within 6 months of hire

Forensic training preferred

Forensic photography training preferred

SANE-A certification preferred

Tools

Forensic photography training

Job description

RN-PD Forensic Nurse Examiner

Summa Health System, Akron Campus

Per Diem

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary

Provides care and assessment for patients identified as interpersonal violence victims at Summa Health System. Provides timely sample collection, accurate chart documentation, and photo documentation of all cases. Participates in other professional activities and services as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Formal Education Required:
a. Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) required, BSN preferred
b. Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
c. Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio
d. Obtain SANE training with in the first 6 months of hire and work on required hours to sit for SANE-A certification examination.
e. Forensic training preferred.
f. Forensic photography training preferred.
g. SANE-A certification preferred.
2. Experience & Training Required:
a. Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing which may include experience with victims of trauma, abuse, psychological disorders and/or addictive behavior.
3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Demonstrates ability to exercise appropriate judgment and confidentiality with regards to administrative and clinical duties
b. Ability to work well within a team environment while assuming a collegial relationship and offering constructive feedback; supporting team goals; supporting and encouraging team members; collaborating with all health care team members to problem solve, consolidate work, reduce costs and accomplish the objectives of the department.
c. Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external publics and groups.
d. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others to institute change.
e. Ability to assess, implement and direct effective and appropriate nursing practice in forensic nursing.
f. Population Specific Competency: ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
4. Level of Physical Demands:
a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$48.50/hr - $48.50/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.