RN Forensic Nurse Examiner

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary:
Provides care and assessment for patients identified as interpersonal violence victims at Summa Health System. Provides timely sample collection, accurate chart documentation, and photo documentation of all cases. Participates in other professional activities and services as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Formal Education Required:
a. Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Applicants with an Associate’s degree will be considered but are required to obtain BSN within three (3) years of employment

b. Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
c. Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio
d. Obtain SANE training with in the first 6 months of hire and work on required hours to sit for SANE-A certification examination.
e. Forensic training preferred.
f. Forensic photography training preferred.
g. SANE-A certification preferred.

2. Experience & Training Required:
a. Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing which may include experience with victims of trauma, abuse, psychological disorders and/or addictive behavior.
3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. Demonstrates ability to exercise appropriate judgment and confidentiality with regards to administrative and clinical duties
b. Ability to work well within a team environment while assuming a collegial relationship and offering constructive feedback; supporting team goals; supporting and encouraging team members; collaborating with all health care team members to problem solve, consolidate work, reduce costs and accomplish the objectives of the department.
c. Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external publics and groups.
d. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others to institute change.
e. Ability to assess, implement and direct effective and appropriate nursing practice in forensic nursing.
f. Population Specific Competency: ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity

4. Level of Physical Demands:
a. Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently