RN SANE - PRN

Forensic Nurse Examiner

Location: Hutchinson Regional Medical Center

Job position summary: The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) provides timely, non-judgmental, compassionate, and trauma-informed care to any victim and/or perpetrator of violence, both intentional and unintentional.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday premium pay

Shift and weekend differential pay

401k with a 6% employer match

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Job Description

RN SANE - PRN

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
• Accurately assess patient needs and develop/implement/review/maintain a comprehensive care plan.
• Evaluate and provide care as directed to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients newborn thru geriatric.
• Perform quality assurance functions to include maintenance of chain of evidence, documentation appropriateness, referrals, preparing and interpreting reports, and following mandatory reporting requirements.
• Educate the patient/family on physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects of examination, treatment, and care.
• Coordinate the preparedness of documents, testimony, and case facts to be presented as necessary.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy.
• Meet scheduling requirements, including nights, weekends, holidays, and call.
• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

People Management Responsibilities:

Does this position have people management responsibilities?: Yes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited RN program.
• Completion of a 64 hour course or two 40 hour IAFN SANE training courses within six months of hire date.
• Minimum of one year of acute care experience.

Required License/Certifications/Registrations:

• Current BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.
• Current ACLS and PALS within six months of hire date.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing or a compact state.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• SANE-A and SANE-P

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Basic computer skills.
• Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, demonstrating an understanding of cultural, educational, and age-related diversity.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Possess compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Work: Occasionally exerting up to 50 lbs - constantly exerting up to 10 lbs. 26-50% of the day may be standing or walking.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

E-Verify Participation

We participate in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.