Forensic Nurse Examiner - CARES

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.
• 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 individuals cognitive, physical, cultural, emotional/psychosocial, and spiritual needs when communicating and collecting evidence on patients.
• Function 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 record is secured prior to finishing case.
• Consults with the CARES Coordinator regarding cases requiring court appearances.
• Affords 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 continuing education, formal education leading to advanced degrees, and the attainment of specialty 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.

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, judgement 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