Trihealth - Montgomery, OH
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Montgomery, OH
Health and Personal Care Retailers
About the position
The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) position within the CARES program at TriHealth is a full-time role focused on providing compassionate care and comprehensive documentation for victims of sexual and domestic violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking. The FNE is responsible for the timely collection of forensic evidence and must respond to calls within 10 minutes, ensuring that victims receive the necessary medical and emotional support. This role requires collaboration with various agencies and healthcare professionals to ensure quality service and advocacy for clients.
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 advocacy agencies and law enforcement to provide quality service to all clients.
- Works with ED staff nurses and physicians regarding care involving evidence collection for victims of abuse.
- Utilizes assessment skills to determine patient needs based on patient information and history.
- Considers cognitive, physical, cultural, emotional/psychosocial, and spiritual needs when communicating and collecting evidence.
- Functions effectively within a crisis environment involving sensitive interpersonal violence issues.
- Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards within their area of practice.
- Safely administers medications/treatments as indicated.
- Documents pertinent data on CARES records and provides documents to the CARES Coordinator.
- Maintains chain of custody and ensures records are secured prior to finishing cases.
- 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.
- 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.
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) certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Knowledge, judgement, and skills derived from the Principles of Biological, Physical, Behavioral, Social, and Nursing sciences
- Preferred membership in related professional organization
- 6 months clinical experience in Nursing
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in addiction counseling
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
