SANE Forensic Nurse – Emergency Care

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY seeks a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner to provide direct nursing care for assault victims within established policies and procedures.

You will coordinate care, perform forensic interviews/exams, educate patients and families, and participate in community outreach. Requires RN license in Kentucky, KY SANE, a Bachelor’s in Nursing, and BLS within 45 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire.
• RN license to practice in Kentucky required upon hire and KY SANE credential required upon hire.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care as primary caregiver.
• Notates and executes physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses discharge planning needs with patient, family and care team.
• Educates patient and family based on age, culture and learning needs.
• Performs Sexual Assault Medical Forensic interviews/exams accurately and timely.
• Performs a complete medical forensic evaluation.
• Participates in community awareness and outreach as directed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress management

Specialized nursing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

KY SANE credential

BLS certification

Job description

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY seeks a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner to provide direct nursing care for assault victims within established policies and procedures.

You will coordinate care, perform forensic interviews/exams, educate patients and families, and participate in community outreach. Requires RN license in Kentucky, KY SANE, a Bachelor’s in Nursing, and BLS within 45 days.