Registered Nurse, Forensic SANE

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Weekend Shift Description: Up to $8,700 Sign-On Bonus! Weekend Evening Shift - 4:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m., Saturday & Sunday, and a 12- hour shift during the week. In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Forensic RN, within the scope of the Indiana Nurse Practice Act, will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The Forensic RN, functioning in the spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the Organization. The Forensic RN will perform and document a complete physical and forensic evidence collection examination including head-to-toe assessment for trauma, detailed genital examination, forensic specimen collection and documentation, including photography, and assess for mandatory reporting status, and reporting when appropriate on a Forensic patient. Provide testimony as fact witness to any/all cases and coordinate with attorneys during judicial process. Take on-call shifts as scheduled per departmental needs. Report to on-call shifts within approximately 60 minutes of dispatch. Responds to all subpoenas on cases through the Forensic Department. Required Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program. Successful completion of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Training and additional didactic and clinical hours related to the care given to patients of domestic violence, strangulation, sexual abuse, child physical abuse and elder abuse prior to start or within the below timelines. Within 3 months of hire, complete Adult/Adolescent SANE training Within 6 months of hire, complete Pediatric SANE training Within 18 months of hire, complete Advanced Strangulation Prevention course Licensure: Current RN License (RN-IN). Current BLS certification. Experience: Critical care nursing is required Why Saint Joseph Health System? At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care. What we offer: Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner) Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.) Retirement savings account with employer match Generous paid time off program 7 paid holidays Colleague well-being resources No mandatory overtime Employee referral incentive program State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team app roach Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.