Forensic Nurse Examiner - Sign On Bonus
Company: Mission Hospital
Location: Morganton
Posted on: July 18, 2021
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Job Description:
Overview **Needs for this
shift are primarily DAY shift, but this position
needs & requires flexibility to also float to
NIGHTshift ($6/hr differential from 11p-7a). Please apply
if you are open to shift flexibility. ***
This position is eligible for
$5000.00 sign-on bonus, ask recruiter for
details. Mission Hospital is
a Level 2 Trauma Center and the ONLY trauma center for 19
counties in Western North Carolina. We have 6
Emergency Departments in our system and this is our main flagship
ED in Asheville, NC. It has 94 beds and we see about 300 patients a
day as a comprehensive Stroke Center and Top 50 Cardiovascular
hospital in the nation. Our ED also has a unique program for trauma
nursing, forensic nursing as well as an in-house air medical team
with two helicopters. We have strong professional development
opportunities no matter what direction you want to take your
nursing career. Apply today to join the leading emergency nursing
team in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North
Carolina! Role
Summary: Provides leadership which facilitates the
delivery of professional nursing care for the comfort and
well-being of patients. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment,
planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate,
supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family.
Implements medically prescribed interventions. Required
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Effective
3/1/18 Bachelor of Science in Nursing OR enroll in a BSN or
advanced degree program within 6 months AND obtain a BSN within 4
years of hire date into RN position. Previous signed BSN commitment
letter OR grandfathering will be accepted between departments and
Mission Health entities. Exemptions may be approved with CNO System
Council approval. Preferred
Education: Masters in Nursing. Required
License or Certifications: Must have
and maintain current licensure as registered nurse with the North
Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact)
license may apply, licensee should confirm with NCBON Certificate:
BLS Healthcare Provider. Preferred
License or Certifications: National Certification in
area of specialty. Required
Experience: One-year hospital nursing experience Preferred
Experience: None
About Asheville: http://www.exploreasheville.com/ We are
committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At
HCA Mission Health System, we offer an array of medical, dental,
and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your
benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs.
Some of our unique benefits we offer include: Mission Health is an Equal
Opportunity Employer, and as such offers equal employment
opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race,
color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender
identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected
veteran status or any other protected
characteristic. Our
Mission We strive to address the unique needs
of victims of abuse. By providing our services in a confidential,
compassionate, and non-judgmental atmosphere – our focus is to
empower our patients to begin the healing process and, in addition,
work to end sexual assault and domestic/intimate partner violence
in our community. Expert
Staff Mission Hospital employs Forensic
Nurse Examiners (FNEs) – specially trained registered nurses – who
provide comprehensive care for victims of sexual assault, domestic
violence, and child, elder, dependent-adult abuse and neglect, and
other violent crimes. Our forensic nurses are also involved in
community outreach and educational programs designed to raise
public awareness of sexual assault, safe dating, and recognizing
and dealing with violence in a relationship. A forensic nurse examiner is on duty
24/7/365. Specialized training and experience enables the FNE
to:
Our
Services Sexual
Assault Our forensic nurse examiners offer
confidential services for both adult and pediatric victims of
sexual assault. These services are provided at no cost to the
victims. Confidential services are provided whether or not the
victim chooses to have law enforcement involvement. Intimate Partner/Family
Violence Our forensic nurses’ examiners
provide confidential evaluations for assessment and documentation
of injuries. They educate the victim about domestic violence and
provides referrals to legal and/or social services as needed.
Confidential services are provided whether or not the victim
chooses to have law enforcement involvement. Elder, Dependent-Adult Abuse
and Neglect The forensic nurse is called upon
whenever it is suspected that an elder or dependent-adult may be a
victim of abuse or neglect. In addition to providing medico-legal
services, the forensic nurse is able to educate the medical
community and law-enforcement agencies to recognize the signs and
symptoms of abuse and neglect. Other Victims of Violent
Crime Our forensic nurses collect and
provide evidence of nonfatal strangulation or serious assault. This
includes obtaining a limited history, and creating written and/or
photo documentation while medical treatment is being provided. This
service is provided without interfering with medical treatment, and
it ensures that crucial evidence is not lost in the course of
emergency medical treatment. Buncombe County Family
Justice Center We are also proud partners of
multiple non-profit and government agencies that support our
community through the Buncombe County Family Justice Center located
in downtown Asheville, NC. At this facility, patients can
obtain multiple services in ONE place rather than having to come to
our hospital's emergency room or other seperate locations for
needed services. Learn more about this progressive community
alliance at the Buncombe County Family Justice
Center. Role Summary: Facilitates
compassionate patient care to patients and families throughout the
life span, through the application of the forensic aspects of
health care, combined with the bio-psychosocial in the scientific
investigation and treatment of trauma and/or death of patients and
perpetrators of violence, criminal activity and traumatic
incidents. The advanced forensic nurse examiner provides direct
services to individual patients, families and consultation services
to nursing, medical and community and law related agencies, as well
as providing expert testimony in numerous areas, death with
investigative processes, adequacy of services delivered and
specialized diagnosis. Collaborates with and provides direction for
staff to establish and maintain clinical standards. Advanced
Forensic Nurse Examiner collaborates with FNE Program Coordinator
for overall program operation and vision throughout the Mission
Health System and Western North Carolina. This group also provides
after hours breathe alcohol and monitored drug urine testing
services for Occumed Health Services. Required Education:
Effective 3/1/18 Bachelor of Science in Nursing OR enroll in a BSN
or advanced degree program within 6 months AND obtain a BSN within
4 years of hire date into RN position. Previous signed BSN
commitment letter OR grandfathering will be accepted between
departments and Mission Health entities. Exemptions may be approved
with CNO System Council approval.FNE/SANE education program
completion which meets Law in North Carolina, North Carolina Board
of Nursing and International Association of Forensic Nurses
standards required. Preferred Education:
Master's in Nursing. Required
License/Certification: Must have and maintain current
licensure as registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of
Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact) license may apply,
licensee should confirm with NCBON. Preferred
License/Certification: National Nursing Certification in
area of specialty Required Experience:
Two years relevant RN/FNE clinical experience. Preferred Experience:
Advanced assessment, counseling, leadership and/or education
experience. We are
committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At
HCA Mission Health System, we offer an array of medical, dental,
and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your
benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs.
Some of our unique benefits we offer include: Mission Health is an
Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such offers equal employment
opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race,
color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender
identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected
veteran status or any other protected
characteristic.
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