Registered Nurse (RN) Forensic Examiner, FT, Variable

This position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values:  Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference.

• Attend monthly meetings designed to enhance the cooperation between laws, legal, crime lab, victim support, and forensic nursing professionals.

• Document the entire encounter with the patient including the history, physical findings, interventions, and referrals.

• Obtain forensic evidence according to protocol including digital imagery, use of toluidine blue dye, microscopy, labs and colposcopy photos.

• Participate in ongoing research involving sexual assault and domestic violence victims as FNE program is currently involved.

• Administer medications according to standard orders and dictated by presenting situation.

• Maintain complete chain of evidence on all forensic materials obtained.

• Refer patient for further care in the medical, emotional, and legal arenas as dictated by the presenting situation. Inform community of forensic services through community presentations.

• Assist medical facilities billing of SC Office of Victim’s Assistance for services rendered.

• Commit to cover minimum number of shifts (three 12 hour shifts/week), to include holiday coverage, weekends, nights and other scheduling requirements as determined by the SANE program.

• Act as a consultant to staff within the hospital when areas relating to the forensic needs of a patient are required. Comply with subpoenas relating to testimony of involved forensic cases.

• Maintain monthly statistical and written reports designed to summarize relevant information on victim contacts. Assess clinical competencies of forensic nursing staff once yearly and at a more frequent interval if necessary

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing program and approved by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

• Experience - Two (2) years of experience.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in SC.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communication skills

• Presentation skills