Forensic Examiner - SANE/SAFE - PRN in Craig

The Forensic Nurse Examiner PRN will actively work within the community to foster safety and support for the client, family, and significant others, using client empowerment and agency/community resources through trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches. The Forensic Nurse will provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to the victims of trauma and violence, including but not limited to: Domestic Violence (Intimate Partner Violence), Child Abuse, Strangulation, Elder Abuse, Sexual Assault and Abuse. This will include a forensic exam, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, photographic documentation, referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, support and participation in legal proceedings.

The Forensic Nurse is expected to follow protocols established by the Director of SANE/SAFE Program and Chief Nursing Officer for the Forensic Nurse Program for which the Forensic Nurse is employed.

Essential Functions And Basic Duties

• Ability to triage patient to determine if medical exam is needed before forensic exam.
• Coordinate care by all agencies involved in assisting the sexual assault victim and coordinate referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up as needed for each patient.
• Perform a complete physical and forensic evidence collection examination including head-to-toe assessment for trauma, detailed genital examination, forensic specimen collection and documentation (including photography), and assess for mandatory reporting status, reporting when appropriate.
• Perform and document sexual assault and forensic interview accurately.
• Administer appropriate prophylactic medication per protocols.
• Perform all duties as required per Forensic Nursing Program protocols.
• Provide testimony as fact or expert witness for any/all cases performed while FNE and coordinate with attorneys during the judicial process.
• Commit to cover one weekend (rotation dependent on number of active providers) with weekday call shifts divided among active providers, and 1 holiday call shift per year.
• Commit to working in the Forensic Nursing Program for a minimum of 1 year following the completion of training.
• Complete the initial FNE training and preceptor requirements as identified by the FNE program.
• Maintain Forensic Nursing competencies and participate in quality assurance projects, community education, and peer review.
• Must attend 75% of monthly staff meetings in a year.
• Participates in professional development by attending conferences, webinars, and other available trainings.
• Share individual expertise with other members of the Forensic Nursing Program.
• Debriefs as needed to maintain emotional and physical wellness.
• Takes appropriate steps to deal with emergency situations with the goals of maintaining the safety of all clients and staff.
• Engages with trauma informed practices to all populations and crises.
• Court accompaniment will be compensated at base hourly rate with call-back being compensated at time and a half.
• Maintains client privacy and confidentiality and performs mandatory reporting requirements.
• Ability to develop and implement clinical policies and procedures.
• Professional knowledge and technical ability to analyze, design, test and implement systems and applications.
• Demonstrates independent work initiative, sound judgment and attention to detail.
• FNE PRNs will respond to victim service needs within one hour when on call.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Organization Wide Performance Expectations

• Demonstrates commitment to performing according to the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Upholds regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state and federal regulations and policies.
• Follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, public and staff.
• Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff and vendors.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated; manages activity and time.
• Actively participates in departmental and facility performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age (21 for driving positions).
• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete employee health meeting.
• Bilingual (Spanish) or other foreign language is preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification

• Licensed with the Colorado Board of Nursing at the RN level or above.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• SANE training completed by 6 months of hire.
• Unencumbered License/Certification (if applicable).

Experience

• Experience with IT systems and reports preferred.
• Experience leading and teaching individuals and groups preferred.
• Local knowledge about and connections to community health care and social welfare resources is desirable.

Position Classification

Non-exempt

Compensation Range

$32.14 to $48.20

Benefits

Non-Benefit Eligible Position