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Forensic Nurse ExaminerAbout the UnitProvide services in accordance with Corewell Health's commitment to caring for those victimized by sexual assault/abuse, intimate partner violence, child abuse, vulnerable adult abuse and other victims of violence as requested in our community. Under minimal supervision provides and manages professional forensic nursing care to patients in accordance with the Michigan Nurse Practice Act, professional nursing standards, and established hospital and nursing policies and procedures. Exercises professional judgment in utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Works closely with and may direct other professional, ancillary, and/or volunteer personnel providing total nursing care. Collect health data and information related to sexual or physical violence and reports information to the appropriate sources. Maintain documents and prepares reports related to the care provided for those sexually or physically assaulted/abused in the community. Provide courtroom testimony when subpoenaed.About Corewell Health South – Lakeland HospitalsThe health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.Scope of WorkThe RN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record.QualificationsRequiredBachelors in NursingGraduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination.MI Registered Nurse (RN)2 years of relevant experience of acute care nursing experienceSexual Assault Nurse Examiner Adult/Adolescent (SANE-A) - CFNC Commission for Forensic Nursing Certification required for 0.5 FTE and above positions; preferred for PRN Staff within 3 yearsSexual Assault Nurse Examiner Pediatric (SANE-P) - CFNC Commission for Forensic Nursing Certification required for 0.5 FTE and above positions. preferred for PRN Staff within 3 yearsHow Corewell Health cares for youComprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.On-demand pay program powered by PayactivDiscounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insuranceTraditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savingsEligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and statusPrimary LocationSITE - Lakeland Hospital Niles - 31 N St Joseph Ave - NilesDepartment NameEmergency Forensic Care Niles - Niles and St Joseph HospEmployment TypePart timeShiftDay (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours0.04Hours of Work7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Days WorkedMonday to FridayWeekend FrequencyEvery other weekend

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