Forensic Examiner - Emergency Dept Administration - PRN
About The Position
The Forensic Examiner is a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse, or Physicians Assistant employed by Stormont Vail Health reporting to the Clinical Nurse Leader and Director of the Emergency Department. The Forensic Examiner will assist in maintaining the program by providing emergency services for victims of sexual assault, including a complete forensic exam. The Forensic Examiner will work collaboratively with and serve as a resource to appropriate law enforcement agencies, community advocacy groups, media, and legal staff to assure program principles are followed. Forensic Examiner's will implement and monitor performance improvement measures when appropriate. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Requirements
- Must successfully complete Stormont Vail SANE orientation upon hire and maintain clinical competence as a SANE.
- Completes yearly SANE competencies as assigned.
- Registered Nurse - KSBN Required
- Ability to concentrate and perform complex and variable mental efforts with emphasis on synthesis of information, written and oral communication.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- 1 year Nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Be able to explain the SANE/SART program and its role in the community.
- Contribute to professional growth and development of self and other SANE’s.
- Provide information about the medical-legal exam and SANE/SART program to investigators, and prosecutors.
- Maintain contact with SANE leadership for at least one year after termination of contract and respond to any and all subpoenas for cases examined while employed as a SANE.
- Consult with hospital and law enforcement records department.
- Maintain equipment and supplies in examination room after use.
- Perform and document the forensic interview and assessment accurately per standards outlined in policy.
- Scan all legal paper documentation into electronic medical record.
- Testify in court about records as necessary.
- Maintain photo documentation separate from electronic medical record.
- Explain the health care system and nursing process as required.
- Review all policies and maintains competencies.
- Ensure development and periodic updates of written procedures and protocols.
- Consult with nurse examiners, officers and advocates.
- Ensure development and periodic updates of written procedures and protocols.
- Complete documentation in a timely manner (no later than 24 hours after exam).
- Must arrive to work timely, within 1 hour of notification when on call.
- Will sign up for minimum requirement of call shifts per month and holiday coverage per rotation.
- Delegates tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and department activities in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
