Forensic Nurse Job at Owensboro Health, Leitchfield, KY

  • Owensboro Health
  • Leitchfield, KY

Job Description

Emergency Nurse

Evaluates and cares for victims of assault, domestic abuse, child and elder abuse, neglect and sexual crimes by providing direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Implements and monitors patient care plans.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.

Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.

Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with patient/family and members of the healthcare team.

Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture, and willingness to learn.

Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.

Performs and documents sexual assault medical forensic interviews/exams accurately and timely.

Performs a complete medical forensic evaluation.

Participates in community awareness and outreach projects as needed and directed by leadership and program coordinator.

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

Works under general supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

A minimum of 1 year relevant experience required.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire.

RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND

KY SANE - Kentucky Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) credential from Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) required upon hire AND

BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position.

Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

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