RegisteredNurse(RN)–Forensic

**Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!** **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 36 **Work Shift: ** Evenings/Nights (United States of America) ​**Bon Secours** **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** **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