Forensic Nurse Examiner - CARES

Registered Nurse – Forensic Nurse Examiner – CARES Requisition ID: 310478 Location: Bethesda North Hospital – 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242 Job Type: PRN/Optional Job Overview To provide professional, compassionate care, comprehensive documentation, and timely collection of forensic evidence to victims of sexual and domestic violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking referred to the CARES program (Center for Abuse and Rape Emergency Services) for care. These victims may be male or female and aged 14 years and up. This position is an on‑call position. The SANE/FNE will respond to the hospital within 10 minutes of call and respond in a timely manner as assigned by the CARES Coordinator. Job Requirements Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing New hires required to complete BSN within 5 years of hire Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Registered Nurse Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the Principles of Biological, Physical, Behavioral, Social, and Nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle Preferred membership in related professional organization 6 months experience clinical in nursing Job Responsibilities Responds to the hospital in a timely manner according to TriHealth guidelines. Determines the need for advocacy agencies and law enforcement presence if not already available and collaborates with these agencies to provide quality service to all clients. Collaborates with the ED staff nurses and physicians regarding the care involving evidence collection for victims of abuse. Utilizes assessment skills to determine patient needs based on patient information and history; takes into account the individual's cognitive, physical, cultural, emotional/psychosocial, and spiritual needs when communicating and collecting evidence. Functions effectively within an environment of crisis involving sensitive interpersonal violence issues, often in conjunction with physical, psychological trauma, and substance use. Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards within their area of practice; safely administers medications/treatments as indicated; uses all equipment in a safe, appropriate manner. Documents pertinent data on CARES records and provides the documents to the CARES Coordinator; maintains chain of custody and ensures the record is secured prior to finishing the case; consults with the CARES Coordinator regarding cases requiring court appearances. Assumes organizational and educational responsibilities; identifies areas for professional and self‑improvement through self‑assessment and peer review, as well as the continuing education of team members, formal education, professional organization membership, and/or certification; shares knowledge and skills with colleagues and others; provides peers with constructive feedback regarding skills and knowledge; maintains awareness of ongoing continuous improvement changes and supports changes through active participation. Working Conditions Climbing - Rarely Concentrating - Consistently Continuous Learning - Consistently Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently Interpersonal Communication - Consistently Kneeling - Occasionally Lifting Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Consistently Lifting 50+ Lbs - Consistently Pulling - Consistently Pushing - Consistently Reaching - Consistently Reading - Consistently Sitting - Consistently Standing - Consistently Stooping - Consistently Talking - Consistently Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently Use of Hands - Consistently Color Vision - Consistently Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Consistently #J-18808-Ljbffr TriHealth