Medical Forensic Nurse Specialist

1 week ago


Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Avera McKennan Hospital Full time
Job Summary

The Medical Forensic Nurse Specialist provides specialized medical-forensic care to patients of all ages who are victims of sexual assault or violence. This role emphasizes teamwork, compassion, and the pursuit of nursing excellence, offering opportunities for career growth and certification.

This position is responsible for responding and offering 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 specialist 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 specialist will operate independently, otherwise they will assist a provider with the medical-forensic exam;

As a Medical Forensic Nurse Specialist, you will have the opportunity to positively impact each patient you serve by providing direct patient care and working closely with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

- Provide medical-forensic care to patients of all ages who are victims of sexual assault or violence;
- Operate independently in medical-forensic exams for patients in the adolescent age (post-pubescent) and above/adults;
- Assist providers with medical-forensic exams for patients in the pediatric/pre-pubescent age;

Requirements

- Ability to pass national background and sex offender screenings, as well as state child abuse and neglect screenings;
- Completion of the Child Abuse & Dependent Adult Abuse courses for Iowa Mandatory Reporters within 90 days of employment and every 3 years thereafter;
- Prefer 2 years nursing experience in Critical Care/ED/Women's Center or Prior SANE experience;

Benefits

Avera McKennan Hospital offers competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off. We also offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Salary

The hourly range for this position is $32.00 - $46.50 per hour, depending on experience.

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