Forensic Nurse (Nights)

Committed to Delivering Compassionate, Quality Care to Patients

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Southern Regional Medical Center is a non-profit, 331-bed full-service hospital serving the residents of Clayton County and southern crescent metro Atlanta communities. The hospital offers a complete line of services including Senior Care and Senior Behavioral Health Services; Emergency Services; Heart and Vascular; Advanced Imaging; Laboratory; Neuroscience Services; Rehabilitation; Sleep Diagnostic Center; Surgery/Robotic Surgery; Wound Care; and Women's Health Services, including a Level III NICU. The hospital is certified accredited as a Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center. Learn more at southernregional.org.

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We are seeking a Forensic Nurse (Nights), sometimes referred to as a Forensic Registered Nurse (Forensic RN) at Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare in Riverdale, GA. Our Forensic RN will specialize in forensic nursing, providing medical care to victims of violence, abuse, or trauma while also collecting and preserving evidence to be used in legal proceedings, effectively bridging the gap between healthcare and the legal system; they often work with law enforcement.

Employment Type: Full Time ($3.50-$6.00 shift diff)

Shifts Available: Nights

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

provide compassionate care to patients who are victims or perpetrators of crimes, such as sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, or human trafficking
• address physical, emotional, and psychological needs following a traumatic event.
• perform forensic examinations, such as collecting physical evidence (e.g., clothing, hair, bodily fluids, or swabs) and documenting injuries (e.g., bruises, cuts, or burns)
• ensure proper handling and preservation of evidence to maintain its integrity for legal proceedings
• thoroughly document patient history, injuries, and any evidence collected; take detailed photographs of injuries for legal and medical records
• work closely with law enforcement, attorneys, and the legal system by providing expert testimony or assisting with investigations
• serve as a liaison between the healthcare and legal systems to ensure continuity in case management

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• current and valid state RN License
• current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
• current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred
• previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred
• ventilator management experience preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

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