Job Description

The mission of the Emergency Department is to provide a compassionate, exceptional healthcare to patients of all ages. Our scope of service includes any patient impacted by sexual assault (across the age range), interpersonal/familial violence (across the age range), pediatric physical abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking. The forensic medical examination is offered to medically appropriate patients in a setting that is located just outside of the Emergency Department to provide privacy to patients

PRN - As needed. Call basis

Eligible for shift differential

General Summary

Providing objective forensic medical evaluation following the scope and standards of forensic nursing practice. The medical forensic exam is an examination of a patient impacted by violence or neglect. The registered nurse performing the examination is required to have specialized education and clinical experience in the collection of forensic evidence and public health concerns to assist in the treatment of these patients.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Gathers information from the patient for the medical forensic history; an examination; coordinating treatment of injuries, documentation of biological and physical findings, and collection of evidence from the patient; documentation of findings; information, treatment, and referrals. The exam is referred to as the “forensic medical examination” under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
• Provides courtroom testimony when required.
• Assists other disciplines with forensic care concerns when necessary.
• Uses a multidisciplinary approach when providing forensic care.
• Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN. Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide RN requirements. SYS-NURS-L Nursing Education Requirements Policy outlines current certification(s) required for specific areas of nursing practice and is considered to be part of the job description.
• In addition to requirements specified in the license and certification section below, current BLS certification for all areas of nursing practice is required.Current certification may be required for the following areas of nursing practice:Emergency Care Center – ACLS, PALSIntensive Care Center & MSCC Lead – ACLS, PALSL&D – ACLS, NRP, - Experienced L&D nurses will obtain within 6 months and new L&D nurses will obtain at 1 year of experienceNICU – NRPPEDS – PALSPCC/PACU/ENDO – ACLS, PALSProcedural – ACLS
  
  

Common Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient
• population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides
• direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as
• well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control
• standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through advanced/continuing education to maintain up-to-date
• knowledge, skills, and competencies.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of department/entity equipment and supplies.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement
• and innovation.
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• Associates Degree Required
• Bachelors Degree Preferred
  
  

Work Experience

• 2 years Emergency department or equivalent acute care experience. Required
  
  

Licenses

• Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
• Heartsaver CPR/AED Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent Upon Hire Preferred and
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Pediatric/Adolescent Upon Hire Preferred
  
  

Courses And Training

• Certification in appropriate nursing specialty. Upon Hire Preferred
  
  

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
  
  

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team

WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital

Celebrating over 100 years of community care, WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital is a nationally recognized acute care community hospital, serving more than 100,000 residents from the greater Adams County and northern Maryland area. The hospital offers services that include neurosciences, orthopedics, oncology and infusion, OB/GYN and interventional heart and vascular care. Our patients can receive a full range of heart services close to home— from preventative care and diagnostics to medical and interventional treatments, to cardiac rehabilitation. The specialists of WellSpan Cardiology perform procedures at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital’s newly renovated catheterization lab, equipped with the latest technology and equipment.