Senior Forensic Nurse Practitioner

1 week ago


Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Avera McKennan Hospital Full time
Transform Lives as a Senior Forensic Nurse Practitioner

Avera McKennan Hospital seeks a compassionate and skilled Senior Forensic Nurse Practitioner to join our team.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment, providing comprehensive medical-forensic services to patients of all ages affected by sexual assault. You will be part of a supportive team that prioritizes high standards of care and strives for excellence in nursing.

The successful candidate will have 2 years of experience in Critical Care/ED/Women's Center or prior SANE experience. They should also have a working knowledge of OSHA safety and health standards, as well as trauma-informed care and the neurobiology of trauma.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $37.75 - $46.25 per hour, depending on experience.

Job Summary

The Senior Forensic Nurse Practitioner will respond to and offer medical-forensic services to patients of all ages who present to a covered facility with reports of sexual assault/violence. For patients in the adolescent age (post-pubescent) and above/adults, the nurse practitioner will operate independently in the medical-forensic exam; for patients who are in the pediatric/pre-pubescent age, if pediatric sexual assault training has been complete, the nurse practitioner will operate independently, otherwise they will assist a provider with the medical-forensic exam.

The ideal candidate will be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Dakota or meet the enhanced Nursing Compact Licensure (eNLC) requirements. They must successfully complete 40-hour didactic training (adult/adolescent) with an IAFN-recognized SANE training program and RN Licensure required, within the states that e-Emergency is providing service, within 120 days of hire.

About Us

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received consecutive ANCC Magnet re-designations for meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence and job satisfaction. Our organization is committed to Moving Health Forward for you and our patients, and we offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and a commitment to nursing excellence recognized by ANCC Magnet accreditation.


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