SATU Registered Nurse

Mission Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Health in Asheville, NC seeks a SATU Registered Nurse to provide specialized, trauma-informed care to sexual assault and abuse patients. The RN will conduct forensic exams, evidence collection, and detailed documentation while collaborating with physicians, advocacy professionals, and law enforcement.

Responsibilities include triage, patient assessment, crisis intervention, and coordination of follow-up care.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with SATU/sexual assault care experience.
• Proficiency in forensic exams and evidence collection.
• Ability to coordinate with physicians, advocacy professionals and law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage and patient assessment for sexual assault patients.
• Deliver crisis intervention and coordinate follow-up care.
• Educate patients and families on care pathways.
• Maintain chain-of-custody standards and ensure documentation quality.
• Contribute to quality, safety, and ongoing training within a collaborative care team.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Forensic exams

Evidence collection

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Triage

Patient assessment

Crisis intervention

Chain-of-custody

Patient education

Job description

Mission Health in Asheville, NC is seeking a SATU Registered Nurse to provide specialized, trauma-informed care to sexual assault and abuse patients. The RN will conduct forensic exams, evidence collection, and detailed documentation while collaborating with physicians, advocacy professionals, and law enforcement. Responsibilities include triage, patient assessment, crisis intervention, and coordination of follow-up care. The nurse will uphold patient dignity, maintain chain-of-custody standards, educate patients and families, and contribute to quality, safety, and ongoing training within a collaborative care team.