Registered Nurse; RN - Forensic - St. Mary's Hospital

Overview

Bon Secours is a network dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people across 150 years. At every level, everyone on our teams embraces 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.

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) – Forensic – St. Mary s Hospital

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, and lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience.

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

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

• 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)

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

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

As a Bon Secours associate, you re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and 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 Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia;
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