SATU Registered Nurse

Mission Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; 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 conducts forensic exams, collects evidence, and documents findings while collaborating with physicians, advocacy professionals, and law enforcement.

The role includes triage, patient assessment, crisis intervention, and coordinating follow-up care. Quality, safety, patient dignity, and chain-of-custody standards are upheld, with education for

Qualifications

• Provide specialized, trauma-informed care to sexual assault and abuse patients.
• Conduct forensic exams, evidence collection, and detailed documentation.
• Coordinate with physicians, advocacy professionals, and law enforcement.
• Triage, patient assessment, crisis intervention, and follow-up care coordination.
• Uphold patient dignity and chain-of-custody standards.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess patients presenting for sexual assault care.
• Perform or assist with forensic exams and evidence collection.
• Document findings clearly and accurately for medical and legal purposes.
• Coordinate care with physicians, advocacy staff, and law enforcement.
• Educate patients and families; participate in ongoing training within the care team.

Skills

Forensic nursing

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Patient assessment

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.