RN- Forensic Examiner (PT- 0.4 FTE, Variable Shift)

Bozeman Deaconess Hospital

Bozeman, Montana

Unit: Forensic

Posted Jul 23

Shift and hours: Rotating16 hours a week
Unit and setting: Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Weekends: Weekends required
On call: On-call rotation

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Bozeman Deaconess Hospital

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Bozeman Health, operating Bozeman Deaconess Hospital (also referred to as Deaconess Regional Medical Center), is a healthcare system located in Bozeman, Montana. The organization serves the surrounding community with a range of healthcare and wellness services and is currently undergoing…

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The FNE will provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to the presenting assault patient. This will include a medical forensic exam, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, photographic documentation, referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, support, and participation in legal proceedings. Collaborates with other members of the health care team and community partners.

FNE may see patient types including but not limited to patients who have experienced: sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and maltreatment. The FNE is expected to follow protocols established by the management of the FNE program for Bozeman Deaconess Health.

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In Bozeman, MT

Bozeman, MTFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent: $1,717/mo
Household income: $85,747/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Bozeman, MT

NeighborhoodsNurses and young professionals looking for housing in Bozeman typically evaluate South Bozeman, west-side subdivisions, or outlying valley communities. South Bozeman, stretching along Kagy Boulevard between 19th Avenue and Sourdough Road, includes established neighborhoods like Sundance Springs, Alder Creek, and Westfield that offer direct access to the Gallagator Trail system and quick drives to campus and healthcare clinics, though homes here represent a premium tier. On the west side, Baxter Meadows provides newer construction, green space, and proximity to grocery stores along Huffine Lane. Further west at the junction of Huffine and Jackrabbit lanes, Four Corners subdivisions like Elk Grove, North Star, and Gallatin Heights provide more yard space and slightly more accessible pricing for single-family homes, keeping commutes to Bozeman under fifteen minutes.

Nurses and young professionals looking for housing in Bozeman typically evaluate South Bozeman, west-side subdivisions, or outlying valley communities. South Bozeman, stretching along Kagy Boulevard between 19th Avenue and Sourdough Road, includes established neighborhoods like Sundance Springs, Alder Creek, and Westfield that offer direct access to the Gallagator Trail system and quick drives to campus and healthcare clinics, though homes here represent a premium tier.

On the west side, Baxter Meadows provides newer construction, green space, and proximity to grocery stores along Huffine Lane. Further west at the junction of Huffine and Jackrabbit lanes, Four Corners subdivisions like Elk Grove, North Star, and Gallatin Heights provide more yard space and slightly more accessible pricing for single-family homes, keeping commutes to Bozeman under fifteen minutes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: mountaineermoving.com Source 2: bozemanrealestate.group

Getting aroundBozeman is a compact city where the average commute runs under fifteen minutes. Key arterial roads like Huffine Lane, 19th Avenue, and Kagy Boulevard connect outer residential pockets and Four Corners directly to central Bozeman and the Bozeman Health hospital system. Interstate 90 runs along the northern edge of town, offering rapid access across the Gallatin Valley. While everyday traffic is light by metropolitan standards, rapid valley growth has created peak-hour slowdowns along Huffine Lane, and winter road conditions frequently require four-wheel drive and extra transit time.

Bozeman is a compact city where the average commute runs under fifteen minutes. Key arterial roads like Huffine Lane, 19th Avenue, and Kagy Boulevard connect outer residential pockets and Four Corners directly to central Bozeman and the Bozeman Health hospital system.

Interstate 90 runs along the northern edge of town, offering rapid access across the Gallatin Valley. While everyday traffic is light by metropolitan standards, rapid valley growth has created peak-hour slowdowns along Huffine Lane, and winter road conditions frequently require four-wheel drive and extra transit time.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: mountaineermoving.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: buybozemanhomes.com

OutdoorsOutdoor access is Bozeman's defining trait, with trails like Peets Hill, Sourdough Canyon, Leverich Canyon, and the steep College 'M' Trail located within minutes of city center. Hyalite Canyon provides alpine hiking, reservoir paddleboarding, camping, and winter ice climbing. The Gallatin, Madison, and Yellowstone rivers offer renowned blue-ribbon fly-fishing and whitewater rafting within an hour of town. Downhill skiing and snowboarding are accessible twenty minutes away at Bridger Bowl and an hour away at Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin, while Yellowstone National Park sits ninety minutes south.

Outdoor access is Bozeman's defining trait, with trails like Peets Hill, Sourdough Canyon, Leverich Canyon, and the steep College 'M' Trail located within minutes of city center. Hyalite Canyon provides alpine hiking, reservoir paddleboarding, camping, and winter ice climbing.

The Gallatin, Madison, and Yellowstone rivers offer renowned blue-ribbon fly-fishing and whitewater rafting within an hour of town. Downhill skiing and snowboarding are accessible twenty minutes away at Bridger Bowl and an hour away at Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin, while Yellowstone National Park sits ninety minutes south.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: buybozemanhomes.com Source 2: mountain-home.com Source 3: bozemaninn.com

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Bozeman offers healthcare professionals an unmatched outdoor lifestyle paired with a stable regional economy anchored by Bozeman Health and Montana State University. Set against the Bridger Range, the city allows nurses to transition seamlessly from a hospital shift to running Peets Hill, hiking the College 'M' Trail, or casting a fly line into the Gallatin River. Bridger Bowl sits just twenty minutes away for winter skiing, while downtown Main Street offers an energetic cultural core with spots like Montana Ale Works, Nova Cafe, and the historic Ellen Theatre. Living in Bozeman also brings clear logistical trade-offs. Housing demand is intense, long and freezing winters demand reliable vehicles and winter driving competence, and traffic along arterial corridors like Huffine Lane is growing as subdivisions expand into Four Corners and Baxter Meadows. Furthermore, the absence of a statewide sales tax provides financial relief on major purchases. For nurses seeking mountain beauty, low crime, and exceptional public schools, Bozeman provides a high quality of life if they are prepared for high housing costs and demanding winters.

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