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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
Under the direction of and reporting to the Emergency Department Director and/or SAFE Manager, the forensic nurse examiner conducts medical/forensic examinations on victims of sexual assault. These services are provided 24 hours a day 7 days a week, requiring the forensic nurse to assist in maintaining a 24-hour call schedule.
Reports to
ED Director and/or SAFE Manager
Supervises
N/A
Ages of Patients
Pediatrics
Adolescent
Adult
Geriatric
Blood Borne Pathogens
High Potential
Qualifications
Education
Required: BSN
Preferred: MSN
Licensure/Certification
Required: California RN License; American Heart Association BLS
Preferred: SANE-A certification (American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)) in Advanced Forensic Nursing (AFN-BC) within 1 to 2 years of becoming a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Experience
Required: Two (2) years as a RN, preferably with emergency department, labor and deliver, telemetry or critical care nursing experience
Preferred: Experienced Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner with a minimum of a one (1) year of experience as a SAFE or has conducted at least 30 sexual assault exams
Essential Responsibilities
Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations
Obtains appropriate consents for treatment, mediation administration, photography and forensic exam
Provide crisis intervention. Appropriately refer victims for immediate and follow-up medical care and/or counseling
Evaluates pregnancy risk and offer prevention
Assesses, documents, and seeks care for injuries noted on forensic exam
Obtains history of assault per CalEMA specifications
Performs general and ano-genital examinations for the detection of physical findings. Reports any findings that may require medical intervention to Emergency Department staff and physicians
Provide timely, thorough, and professional forensic evidence collection, documentation, and preservation of evidence
Accurately assesses, photographs, and documents findings on appropriate Forms following pre-established state medical protocol
Prepares, packages and seals evidentiary kit maintaining chain of evidence per law enforcement's protocol
Evaluates and treats prophylactically for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Provides prophylactic treatment per standing orders for sexually transmitted diseases as appropriate or as ordered by the ER physician
Administers medication for pregnancy prevention per standing orders as appropriate or as ordered by the ER physician. Obtains informed consent as appropriate
Provide crisis intervention and ongoing support and education to victims and support persons throughout treatment. Appropriately refer victims for immediate and follow-up medical care and/or counseling
Provides discharge instructions, follow-up medical care options and referrals to include Victims of Violent Crime Compensation
Completes child abuse and or elder abuse reporting form as required by California State abuse Reporting Law
Refers patient to Emergency Room physician for further evaluation and care as warranted
Cleans and disinfects examination area including swab dryer with 10% bleach solution
Performs forensic examinations per protocol
Participates in peer review, process improvement and quality review
Maintains annual competencies to conduct forensic evidentiary examinations
Performs other duties as needed
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