About this role
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.Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
• 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 🗷 No “Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments. "No" indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.
Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience
• 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: Preferred Education and Experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations
• 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: With or without accommodation.
• Medium Work: Occasionally exerting up to 50 lbs - constantly exerting up to 10 lbs. 26-50% of the day may be standing or walking.
We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.