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Forensic Registered Nurse (RN) - Forensic Nursing - St. Vincent Medical Center - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health Los Angeles, CA

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01 Work Shift: Nights (United States of America) Minimum of 3 shifts per 6 week schedule THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION Mercy Health Intro paragraph Who we are We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission. Forensic RN - St. Vincent Medical Center Job Summary: The Forensic Registered Nurse (RN) has a specialized education and training who, with increasing independence, utilizes the nursing process, current evidence-based clinical knowledge, and the International Association of Forensic Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice (ANA & IAFN 2016) to provide professional nursing care for patients across the life-span who have been affected by crime, unlawful acts, trauma, and intentional and unintentional harm. The Forensic Nurse integrates knowledge of nursing science, criminal justice, public health, and forensic science and utilizes a trauma-informed approach to assess the medical-legal needs of patients, collaborate with health team members to coordinate patient care, anticipate the outcomes of nursing interventions, and set criteria for the quality of patient care. Essential Functions: In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness and safety planning throughout the process and at discharge. • Administers medications in a safe manner, consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures • Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments. • Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams composed of medical professionals, community and system-based advocates, social services workers, faith community leaders, law enforcement, and legal practitioners. Maintains departmental quality assurance through active participation in monthly peer and case reviews, ensuring all forensic documentation and care align with ANA and IAFN (2016) standards. • Applies the nursing process to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations affected by violence and trauma, through identification, management, and prevention of intentional and unintentional injuries and death. • Applies nursing practice to the care of individuals across the lifespan and integrates forensic and nursing sciences in the assessment and care of populations affected by physical, psychological, or social violence, trauma, or death including, but not limited to, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, human trafficking, physical abuse, maltreatment, and neglect, elder abuse and vulnerable persons, and violence resulting in injury or death • Provides episodic care for populations affected by trauma, including those legally defined as victims, suspects, the accused, and perpetrators. • Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. • Assesses the need for and implements unit-based activities (quality assessment, in-services, etc.). • Provides education to patients, staff, communities, and populations in the prevention, detection, and treatment of the effects of violence. • Accepts responsibility and accountability for ethical/legal functioning. Facility Travel: Must be available and willing to travel to and provide services at multiple hospital facilities within the system's service area as scheduled or required by patient need. • BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Education: Bachelor of Science Nursing (required) Required Licensing & Certifications: Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required) Valid State Driver’s License (required) BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required to obtain from an approved source prior to providing direct patient care) Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent (SANE-A) - International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) (obtained in one year) Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Pediatric (SANE-P) - International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) (obtained in one year) General/Advanced Forensic Nursing Certification (GFN-C) (AFN-C) (obtained in one year) Experience: 2 years of RN experience (required) Skills & Abilities: Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff. • Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others. • Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission. • Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources. • Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care. • Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery. • Assesses patient's physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly. • Assists patient and family in coping with patient's illness. • Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care. • Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. Training: International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) didactic training for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Forensic Nursing program (obtained in one year) Generalist/Advanced Forensic Nursing didactic course (obtained in one year) Pediatric/Adolescent/Adult Case Review Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on employment status. Worker Sub-Type: Union Contingent - PRN Department: Forensic Nursing - St. Vincent It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com .