Deputy Coroner
Cascade, ID · On-site
$27.81/hr
In accordance with Idaho Code, the Deputy Coroner assumes the full statutory duties ... Nursing, or Forensic Science is preferred). A valid driver's license and the flexibility to serve ...
Deputy Coroner
Cascade, ID · On-site
$27.81/hr
In accordance with Idaho Code, the Deputy Coroner assumes the full statutory duties ... Nursing, or Forensic Science is preferred). A valid driver's license and the flexibility to serve ...
Deputy Coroner
Mccall, ID · On-site
$27.81/hr
Coroner Opening Date: 09/01/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Summary Valley County is seeking a ... Nursing, or Forensic Science is preferred). A valid driver's license and the flexibility to serve ...
Deputy Coroner
Mccall, ID · On-site
$27.81/hr
Coroner Opening Date: 09/01/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Summary Valley County is seeking a ... Nursing, or Forensic Science is preferred). A valid driver's license and the flexibility to serve ...
Deputy Coroner new hires will be assigned to a Field Training Officer which will include ... Responds to calls from hospitals, nursing homes, citizens, law enforcement agencies or other ...
Deputy Coroner new hires will be assigned to a Field Training Officer which will include ... Responds to calls from hospitals, nursing homes, citizens, law enforcement agencies or other ...
Deputy Coroner Trainee (Intermittent Part-Time)
Carson City, NV · On-site
$50/hr
Deputy Coroner new hires will be assigned to a Field Training Officer which will include ... Responds to calls from hospitals, nursing homes, citizens, law enforcement agencies or other ...
Deputy Coroner Trainee (Intermittent Part-Time)
Carson City, NV · On-site
$50/hr
Deputy Coroner new hires will be assigned to a Field Training Officer which will include ... Responds to calls from hospitals, nursing homes, citizens, law enforcement agencies or other ...
FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR I
North Charleston, SC · On-site
$19 - $25.25/hr
... Coroner Liaison, Nursing Supervisor, Pathologist, and the donor hospital regarding any restrictions or autopsy requests which may take priority on an organ and tissue donor and secures release from ...
FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR I
North Charleston, SC · On-site
$19 - $25.25/hr
... Coroner Liaison, Nursing Supervisor, Pathologist, and the donor hospital regarding any restrictions or autopsy requests which may take priority on an organ and tissue donor and secures release from ...
FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR I
North Charleston, SC · On-site
$19 - $25.25/hr
... Coroner Liaison, Nursing Supervisor, Pathologist, and the donor hospital regarding any restrictions or autopsy requests which may take priority on an organ and tissue donor and secures release from ...
FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR I
North Charleston, SC · On-site
$19 - $25.25/hr
... Coroner Liaison, Nursing Supervisor, Pathologist, and the donor hospital regarding any restrictions or autopsy requests which may take priority on an organ and tissue donor and secures release from ...
LPN - Full-time - Evening Shift
New Orleans, LA · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
LPN - Full-time - Evening Shift
New Orleans, LA · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
LPN - Part-time - Evening Shift
New Orleans, LA · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
LPN - Part-time - Evening Shift
New Orleans, LA · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
RN Hospice HH
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$72K - $92K/yr
... coroner, comfortable administering narcotic pain medications (typically patients will have ... Lead RN 24/7 to call if any issues. Will update Lead RN after visits and give report. Other Hospice ...
RN Hospice HH
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$72K - $92K/yr
... coroner, comfortable administering narcotic pain medications (typically patients will have ... Lead RN 24/7 to call if any issues. Will update Lead RN after visits and give report. Other Hospice ...
Assisted Living LPN - Part-time
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
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Assisted Living LPN - Part-time
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
LPN - Part-time - Night shift
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
Quick apply
LPN - Part-time - Night shift
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
Donation Services Coordinator I
Cleveland, OH · On-site
$17.50 - $22.75/hr
... coroner personnel, communication with tissue processors and recovery staff as mandated by relevant ... hospital/nursing home staff, coroners or investigators. · Obtains and enters accurate referral ...
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Donation Services Coordinator I
Cleveland, OH · On-site
$17.50 - $22.75/hr
... coroner personnel, communication with tissue processors and recovery staff as mandated by relevant ... hospital/nursing home staff, coroners or investigators. · Obtains and enters accurate referral ...
LPN - Full-time - Evening Shift
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
Quick apply
LPN - Full-time - Evening Shift
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
LPN - Part-time - Evening Shift
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
Quick apply
LPN - Part-time - Evening Shift
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
RN / LPN - Part-Time Night Shift
$22.75 - $31/hr
... notify family, coroner (if applicable) and funeral home. * Recognize, intervene and report ... nursing staff at end of tour of duty. * Supervise and participate in fire safety and other disaster ...
RN / LPN - Part-Time Night Shift
$22.75 - $31/hr
... notify family, coroner (if applicable) and funeral home. * Recognize, intervene and report ... nursing staff at end of tour of duty. * Supervise and participate in fire safety and other disaster ...
LPN - Part-time - Night shift
New Orleans, LA · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
LPN - Part-time - Night shift
New Orleans, LA · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
Assisted Living LPN - Part-time
New Orleans, LA · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
Assisted Living LPN - Part-time
New Orleans, LA · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
LPN - Full-time - Evening Shift
New Orleans, LA · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
LPN - Full-time - Evening Shift
New Orleans, LA · On-site
$24.75 - $33.75/hr
... and coroner if necessary. Prepares body for the mortician. * Notifies appropriate person when ... Verify that Certified Nursing Assistants have reported to work, and collected assignment from the ...
RN / LPN - Part-Time Night Shift
Flemingsburg, KY · On-site
$22.75 - $31/hr
... coroner (if applicable) and funeral home * Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents ... nursing staff at end of tour of duty * Supervise and participate in fire safety and other disaster ...
RN / LPN - Part-Time Night Shift
Flemingsburg, KY · On-site
$22.75 - $31/hr
... coroner (if applicable) and funeral home * Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents ... nursing staff at end of tour of duty * Supervise and participate in fire safety and other disaster ...
RN / LPN - Part-Time Night Shift
Flemingsburg, KY · On-site
$22.75 - $31/hr
... coroner (if applicable) and funeral home * Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents ... nursing staff at end of tour of duty * Supervise and participate in fire safety and other disaster ...
RN / LPN - Part-Time Night Shift
Flemingsburg, KY · On-site
$22.75 - $31/hr
... coroner (if applicable) and funeral home * Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents ... nursing staff at end of tour of duty * Supervise and participate in fire safety and other disaster ...
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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for nurse coroner in the United States is $38.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.57 and $43.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a nurse coroner?
Nurse Coroners are registered nurses who specialize in investigating deaths, particularly those that occur under unusual or suspicious circumstances. They combine their medical knowledge with investigative skills to determine causes of death, collect evidence, and often work closely with law enforcement, pathologists, and families of the deceased. Nurse Coroners may perform death scene investigations, review medical records, and testify in court when necessary. Their unique nursing background helps them provide compassionate support to grieving families while ensuring accurate and thorough investigations.
What does a nurse coroner do?
A nurse coroner is an RN who assists the coroner in determining the time and cause of death of the recently deceased, determining further whether or not the death was the result of natural causes. As a nurse coroner, your responsibilities include forensic photography, taking part in legal proceedings to discuss findings, examinations of the deceased, and evidence collection. Other duties include collaborating with law enforcement, completing necessary documentation, and providing education to communities on the prevention of violent deaths. You also take crime scene notes, obtain blood and tissue samples from the deceased, interview family members, and notify the next of kin regarding the death.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nurse coroner, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Nurse Coroner, you need a strong background in nursing, forensic science, and anatomy, typically supported by a registered nursing license and specialized training in death investigation. Experience with case management systems, medical examination tools, and knowledge of legal documentation protocols is essential. Critical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for collaborating with law enforcement and providing sensitive information to families. These skills and qualifications ensure thorough, accurate investigations and compassionate interactions in complex, high-stakes situations.
What unique challenges might a nurse coroner face when balancing medical responsibilities with investigative duties?
As a Nurse Coroner, you may encounter the challenge of integrating your clinical nursing expertise with the investigative and legal aspects of determining cause of death. This role often requires you to collect and interpret medical evidence, interact with grieving families, and collaborate closely with law enforcement and forensic teams. Balancing empathy and professionalism while handling sensitive situations is crucial. Additionally, adapting to irregular hours and responding to cases outside of traditional clinical environments can be demanding but also rewarding for those interested in both healthcare and criminal justice.
What is the difference between Nurse Coroner vs Medical Examiner?
| Aspect | Nurse Coroner | Medical Examiner |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Registered Nurse license, coroner certification | Medical degree, forensic pathology certification |
| Work Environment | Coroner's office, morgue, crime scenes | Hospital, morgue, forensic labs |
| Employer & Industry | Local government, law enforcement | County government, medical institutions |
| Common Search & Comparison | Often compared for death investigations | More specialized in forensic pathology |
While both Nurse Coroners and Medical Examiners are involved in death investigations, Nurse Coroners typically have nursing credentials and work under local government, focusing on initial assessments and scene investigations. Medical Examiners are physicians with specialized forensic training, conducting detailed autopsies and complex case analyses. The choice depends on the level of medical expertise required for the investigation.
Can you be a nurse coroner?
A nurse coroner is a registered nurse who assists in death investigations, often working alongside medical examiners or coroners. They typically need nursing licensure, relevant experience, and may require additional training in forensic science or death investigation procedures.
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Deputy Coroner
Cascade, ID • On-site
Valley County •
Public Administration • 51 - 200 employees51 - 200 employees
$27.81/hr
Part-time
Posted 9 days ago
Job description
Summary Valley County is seeking a qualified, dependable individual to fill the part-time, non-benefitted position of Deputy Coroner. Operating on a flexible schedule of no more than 19 hours per week, the selected candidate will work directly under the elected County Coroner to assist in death investigations falling under the jurisdiction of the Coroner's Office. In accordance with Idaho Code, the Deputy Coroner assumes the full statutory duties, responsibilities, and authority of the elected Coroner whenever the official is absent or unavailable.
Typical Duties & Responsibilities The successful applicant will serve as a primary field investigator, responding directly to death scenes across a variety of settings - including outdoor locations in severe weather, difficult terrain, and hazardous environments. Key responsibilities include conducting preliminary scene investigations, documenting scenes through forensic photography, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and securing the personal effects of the deceased to return to next of kin. The Deputy Coroner coordinates directly with law enforcement, medical personnel, pathologists, and legal representatives, while also reviewing medical records and writing comprehensive, objective technical reports suitable for court proceedings.
Crucially, this role requires managing the respectful removal and transport of human remains, completing cremation authorizations, assisting with death certificates, and locating and compassionately notifying next of kin. To view the official Valley County job description for this position, click here: Deputy Coroner. Typical Qualifications Candidates must be at least 21 years of age to fulfill the statutory requirements of Idaho Code and hold a high school diploma or equivalent (an associate's degree or higher in Mortuary Science, Criminal Justice, Nursing, or Forensic Science is preferred).
A valid driver's license and the flexibility to serve on a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule - including nights, weekends, and holidays with rapid response times - are required. Applicants must possess the physical stamina to lift and maneuver heavy weights (often exceeding 100 pounds in tandem) in challenging spaces and terrains, along with the resilience to navigate biological hazards and extreme biological odors. Above all, the position demands strong psychological resilience, high cognitive alertness under stress, strict adherence to HIPAA and confidentiality laws, and the utmost tact when interacting with grieving families.
When applying, please provide a resume or detailed work history that shows your relevant training and experience. Hiring is done without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetics, or protected veteran status. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
About Valley County
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Industry
Public administration
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Cascade, ID, US
Year founded
1917