$47.50 - $71.25/hr
With a team of RN's, Medical Providers, a victim advocates, forensic interviewers and office personnel, the CAC team works closely with law enforcement, mental health, the District Attorney's office ...
$47.50 - $71.25/hr
With a team of RN's, Medical Providers, a victim advocates, forensic interviewers and office personnel, the CAC team works closely with law enforcement, mental health, the District Attorney's office ...
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A forensic registered nurse (RN) assists law enforcement officers by helping to obtain evidence of crimes while caring for victims. In this role, you may work in a hospital emergency room, social services organization, or with a medical examiner. You provide medical care to victims and recover evidence, such as bullets or clothing. Forensic RNs may also take photographs of wounds and document your observations and conversations with the victims; all documentation must follow specific procedures and regulations to ensure the evidence is admissible in court. If a case goes to trial, a forensic RN can give testimony as an expert witness. Some forensic RNs choose to specialize in particular areas, such as death investigations, psychiatric forensic nursing, or domestic violence and sexual assault.
| Aspect | Forensic Rn | Forensic Nurse |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Registered Nurse (RN), specialized training in forensic science | Registered Nurse (RN), often with additional forensic certification |
| Work Environment | Hospitals, law enforcement agencies, crime labs | Hospitals, clinics, law enforcement, forensic units |
| Industry Usage | Legal cases, crime scene investigations, victim advocacy | Victim support, evidence collection, court testimony |
Both Forensic Rns and Forensic Nurses are registered nurses with specialized training in forensic science. While their work environments and roles overlap, Forensic Rns often focus on legal cases and crime scene investigations, whereas Forensic Nurses may work more directly with victims and evidence collection in clinical settings. Both roles are vital in the intersection of healthcare and the legal system.
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$47.50 - $71.25/hr
Full-time
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Job Highlights
Office details: Outpatient
Office hours: 8:30am-5pm Monday-Friday
Location: Jeff Gordon Child Advocacy Center and Butterfly House
Schedule hours: 32 hours patient facing and 8 hours of admin time.
Clinician group: 3 Physicians and 3 APPs
Patient Load: 2-4 patients/families daily
NO Call coverage
Opportunity!
Atrium Health Levine Children's Advocacy Centers (CAC) are places that advocate for abused children in our community. With a team of RN's, Medical Providers, a victim advocates, forensic interviewers and office personnel, the CAC team works closely with law enforcement, mental health, the District Attorney's office, and Child Protective Services to make sure abused children in our community have a voice.
Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations
Education, Experience and Certifications.
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to react and perform in stressful situations. Schedule primarily composed of weekday shifts, less than or equal to 200 hours of weekend and/or night coverage.
Nurse Practitioner
Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. ACNP, AGACNP, AGNP, PNP, or PNP-AC board certification preferred based population served.
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Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
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Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
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Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Advocate Healthcare, based in Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States, is a leading figure in the health care industry. Accessible via their official website, 'advocatehealth.com', this organization provides a wide variety of medical services and treatment options. Founded in 1995 through a merger of Evangelical Health Systems Corporation and Lutheran General HealthSystem, Advocate Healthcare has grown exponentially over the years. Now, it operates more than 400 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers, and three Level II trauma centers. Upholding their values of equality, compassion, excellence, partnership and stewardship, Advocate Healthcare's mission is centered on building lifelong relationships with patients by delivering the best health outcomes and highest level of service through an integrated approach to care and wellness.
Hospitals and health care and social assistance
10,000+ Employees
Charlotte, NC, US
