Job Description

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With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

St. Mary's Hospital

Forensic Nursing / Violence Response Team

Full Time Evenings/nights - mainly 7p-7a with some 5p-5a and/or 3p-3a.

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) Forensics St. Mary's Hospital

Job Summary:

The Forensic Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The Forensic RN will use evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled communication, leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, understand charting, and assess patient condition
• Provides episodic care for populations affected by trauma, including those legally defined as victims, suspects, the accused, and perpetrators
• Delivers education to patients, staff, communities, and populations in the prevention, detection, and treatment of the effects of violence
• Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Certifications:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE - A) - International Association of Forensic Nurses (preferred, not required)
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE - P) - International Association of Forensic Nurses (preferred, not required)

Experience:

• Two years of professional experience practicing as a RN (preferred, not required)

Training:

• International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) didactic training for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Forensic Nursing program (preferred, not required)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

Why Choose Bon Secours?

At Bon Secours we're focused on bringing our core values to life every day through compassionate health care.

From the moment you join Bon Secours, we’re committed to growing, training and developing you for a fulfilling and mission-driven career because we’re a health care community driven by the strength of our people.

With the support of your colleagues, tools and technology, you can focus on preparing for your next step, instead of finding your next job. Learn more about us at careers.bonsecours.com .

 

Life and Work Should Fit Together

We believe all employees, and their families, should have access to comprehensive care plans, tailored to support their needs.

· Well-being Support: Access to mental health resources, condition management programs and clinical expertise

· Education Assistance: Tuition support for critical clinical roles such as nursing, medical assisting, laboratory and more

· Time Off: Enjoy at least three weeks of paid time off along with seven paid holidays

· Family Support: Industry-leading eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave plus adoption assistance

· Travel Nurse program: Choose to work in different units, facilities or even travel across our organization

· Career conversations like regular performance check-ins, career discussions and role-specific training opportunities to help to identify your next step

· Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I): Our employee resource groups provide leadership development, programs, support, and tools to enable recognition and growth

· Optional benefits like legal, identity theft protection and critical illness insurance

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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