What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Sexual Assault Examiner position at Mercy Hospital?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Registered Nurses may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to $8,000. Ask a recruitment team member for more information to learn more!
You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.
As an RN Sexual Assault Examiner, in this role you will perform forensic examinations for the collection and preservation of evidence for sexual assault cases. Additionally, you will provide follow up care and are available to participate in the judicial process and provide expert testimony and witnessing.
Job RequirementsIn addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- BSN Preferred; Associates degree in Nursing (nursing diploma or by endorsement) required
- 2 years’ experience in acute care setting or outpatient womens health preferred
- Advanced assessment skills
- Current RN license in state of employment or RN license from a particpating state in the National Licensure Compact, required
- Current BLS certification required from American Heart Association
Physical Requirements-Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs constantly.
Where You'll WorkMercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.
Salary : $34 - $61