Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Make a Difference When It Matters Most

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputed hospital located in Helene, MT and we’re looking for a dedicated, skilled and compassionate Forensic Nurse to join a mission-driven team dedicated to providing specialized care, restoring dignity, safety, and hope for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, and other forms of interpersonal violence as well as patients requesting forensic examinations during acute care period.

As a Forensic Nurse, you will provide expert medical care, compassionate advocacy, and critical forensic support during some of the most vulnerable moments in a patient’s life.

This role is ideal for a nurse who is passionate about trauma-informed care, patient advocacy, and creating meaningful impact in the community.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver emergent medical triage and compassionate, trauma-informed care to patients during critical and vulnerable situations
  
• Conduct comprehensive medical forensic examinations following state standards and using evidence-based best practices
  
• Collect, document, and preserve forensic evidence while ensuring chain of custody integrity
  
• Support patients throughout the forensic process and recovery journey and educate them on the impacts of trauma and available healthcare resources
  
• Coordinate seamless follow-up care, referrals, and access to community resources
  
• Partner with law enforcement, advocacy agencies, social services, and legal professionals
  
• Participate in on-call coverage, including weekends, and holidays
  
• Maintain and advance forensic nursing expertise through ongoing education, specialized training, and professional development opportunities
  
• Contribute to community outreach, prevention education, and awareness initiatives
  

Why Join Our Team

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of survivors
  
• Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary environment
  
• Specialized forensic nursing training and career growth opportunities
  
• Meaningful, purpose-driven work with strong community impact
  
• Ongoing education and certification support
  
• A role that combines clinical expertise with advocacy and compassion
  

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in the State of Montana
  
• BLS certification
  
• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare experience in a related setting
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong abilities in time management, organization, and program development    
  
• Ability to provide empathetic, patient-centered care in high-stress situations
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Adolescent/Adult SANE training preferred (required within 3 months of hire)
  
• Pediatric SANE training preferred (required within 18 months of hire)
  
• Experience in emergency, trauma, women’s health, or critical care settings preferred
  

Ideal Candidate

• You are a compassionate and resilient nurse who thrives in meaningful work
  
• You value advocacy, professionalism, and collaboration
  
• You are committed to supporting survivors with dignity, respect, and expert clinical care
  

If you’re looking for a career where your skills can truly change lives, we encourage you to apply today !

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