Required: Three (3) years of experience as an acute care registered nurse
Preferred: Experience in emergency department, labor and deliver, critical care or experience as a forensic nurse conducting sexual assault exams
Reports To: Director-Emergency Department
Supervises: N/A
Ages of Patients: Pediatrics, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
Blood Borne Pathogens: High Potential
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
Essential Responsibilities
Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Maintains a safe clinical environment by upholding infection control policies, equipment maintenance, preventive cleaning procedures, and occupational health requirements.
Completes all mandatory reporting for healthcare providers, including suspected child abuse and/or elder abuse as required by California Penal Code.
Demonstrates inclusivity and respect when working with people of various sexual orientations and culturally diverse communities.
Performs accurate documentation in electronic medical records, and ensures compliance with standards of care, ethical practice, and regulatory guidelines.
Integrates forensic and nursing sciences in the assessment and care of individuals across the lifespan affected by physical, psychological, or social violence including but not limited to sexual assault, intimate partner violence, human trafficking, physical abuse, neglect, elder abuse, and violence resulting in severe injury or death.
Responsible for carrying the team consult phone for the duration of the shift and responding promptly to facilitate community reports for patients requiring examinations.
Obtains appropriate consents for lab work, photography, and forensic examination.
Performs forensic examinations per protocol and provides nonjudgmental, unbiased, compassionate care.
Performs detailed general and anogenital examinations for the detection of physical findings to inform diagnosis and treatment. Report any findings that may require medical intervention to Emergency Department staff and physicians.
Obtains assault history per Cal-OES requirements.
Evaluates pregnancy risk and offers emergency contraception. Evaluates and treats prophylactically for sexually transmitted infections and HIV. Is able to safely adm
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurancePerformance bonus
Additional Information
Sign On Bonus Eligible
Default Work Shift:
Nights (United States of America)
Hours:
36
Salary range:
$48.09 - $78.18
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
12 Hour employee
Department:
Emergency Room
Job Objective:
Under the direction of and reporting to the Emergency Department Director and SAFE RN Coordinator, the forensic nurse examiner conducts medical/forensic examinations on patients of sexual assault, interpersonal violence, strangulation, or other physical trauma, including suspect examinations as requested.
Job Description:
Education:
Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master's degree in Nursing
Licensure/Certification:
Required:
California RN License;
American Heart Association BLS and ACLS;
PALS within 30 days of hire;
Must have active driver license with proof of insurance;
Must complete the didactic courses and obtain the certificates referenced below offered through California Clinical Forensic Medical Training Center (CCFMTC), Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) (formerly International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN)) or another approved certificate program within 90 days of hire: Adult/adolescent sexual assault forensic examiner;
Pediatric sexual abuse forensic examiner;
Intimate partner violence nurse examiner;
Preferred: SANE-A or SANE-P certification (American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC))
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