PURPOSE OF THIS POSITIONThe Forensic Nurse will provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to patients experiencing a crime such as; assault, child abuse/neglect, intimate partner violence, elder abuse/neglect, human trafficking and sexual assault. Exams performed by the forensic nurse may include a medical-forensic exam, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, photographic documentation, and referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, support and participation in legal proceedings.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESDuty 1: Displays Service Excellence as evidence by practicing the mission, vision, and values of the organization to promote patient satisfaction.Duty 2: Ability to triage patient to determine if medical exam is needed before forensic exam.Duty 3: Coordinates care by all agencies involved in assisting the sexual assault victim and coordinates referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up as needed for each patient.Duty 4: Performs 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 assesses for mandatory reporting status, reporting when appropriateDuty 5: Documents detailed injuries accurately with support of photographic evidence.Duty 6: Maintains chain of custody during the medical forensic exam and adheres to evidence protocols.Duty 7: Maintains competency by maintaining active performance of cases with no lapse of greater than six months.Duty 8: Participates in monthly quality assurance chart and photograph review process as determined by the Forensic nursing programDuty 9: Adheres to all administrative, clinical, and employment policies and procedures on file with the forensic nursing programDuty 10: Commits to cover minimum number of shifts, holiday coverage, and other scheduling requirements as determined by the forensic nursing program.Duty 11: Participates in professional development as determined by the forensic nursing program, including staff meetings, conferences, and in services.Duty 12: Provides testimony as fact witness to any/all cases performed and coordinates with attorneys during judicial process.Duty 13: Travels to Bluffton Hospital for patient careDuty 14: Administers appropriate prophylactic medications.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS* Licensed by the Ohio Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse* Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.* Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department.* The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.* Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS* 41 hour Adult/Adolescent IAFN SANE training (Can be provided)* 43 hour Pediatric IAFN SANE training (Can be provided)* 2 year RN experience* TNCC* ACLS* PALSPHYSICAL DEMANDSPerforming physicalApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjk4OTc4LjEwNTA4QGJsYW5jaGFyZHZhbGxleWNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t