RN - Forensic Nurse Specialist Job at Providence Health and Services, Alaska

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  • Providence Health and Services
  • Alaska

Job Description

Description

As a Forensic Nurse Specialist (FNS), you will play a crucial role in delivering comprehensive medical-forensic examinations to adult and adolescent patients who have experienced interpersonal violence, including sexual assault and domestic violence. You will be dedicated to providing individualized and high-quality nursing care that meets the specific needs of each patient, guided by the nursing process and the Alaska Nurse Practice Act.

Your ability to assess and analyze patient information will be essential, as you will address various factors such as cognitive, physical, cultural, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, and developmental considerations. You will work in a high-stress environment that often involves sensitive issues related to both physical and psychological trauma, as well as substance use.

Continuous professional development is key to our commitment to evidence-based nursing practices. Collaboration with law enforcement and advocacy agencies will be part of your responsibility, ensuring that all clients receive compassionate and effective care. Building strong, respectful relationships with your team members will help create a patient-centered approach that is sensitive to each individual’s circumstances.

At Providence Alaska Medical Center, we value our caregivers and strive to create an environment that prioritizes whole-person care built on respect and understanding. Your input is vital here, and we are committed to empowering our staff.

Apply today! Qualified candidates will receive a text with additional questions from our Hire Vue system.

Up to $10,000 hiring bonus available for eligible full-time external hires meeting required qualifications and payment conditions.

Hours:

Full Time Night Shift: (3) 12-hour shifts weekly.
Part Time Night Shift: (2) 12-hour shifts weekly.

Required Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
  • Alaska Registered Nurse License upon hire.
  • National Provider BLS certification - American Heart Association upon hire.
  • 1 year of nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current certification for 40-hour Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) upon hire.
  • 16-hour SANE Clinical Skills Lab (CSL training) upon hire.

Why Join Providence?

We offer exceptional benefits designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and financial security. We prioritize your needs so that you can focus on our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

The Providence family of organizations is committed to promoting health for a better world, with a goal to become carbon negative by 2030.

About Providence

Our mission is based on the promise: "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Joining our organization means you will have support in your career regardless of your role, ensuring you can also support others effectively. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, where every team member feels essential, heard, and respected.

With over 120,000 caregivers across many locations, we serve in over 50 hospitals and a wide array of clinics and services. We are committed to advancing best practices while continuing our 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The successful candidate’s placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based on relevant experience and other factors. Additional compensation may also be available for this role.

Providence’s comprehensive benefits package includes a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching, healthcare benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off benefits, and much more.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Requisition ID: 405076

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing

Job Function: Nursing

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Multiple shifts available

Career Track: Nursing

Department: 1017 AK PAMC FORENSIC NURSG

Address: 3200 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK

Work Location: Providence Alaska Medical Center - Anchorage

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $43.29 - $76.06

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Shift work, Night shift,

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