Forensic Examiner (Casual) - HART

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Forensic Examiners provide medical forensic services to victims and suspects of sexual assault, human trafficking, and abuse. Forensic Examiners also help assault victims cope with the trauma and consequences of the assault. Victims receive assistance through area hospitals 24 hours a day.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a Registered Nurse.
A minimum of one year of professional nursing experience within the past 5 years.
Must be enrolled in and/or have completed an International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent 40-hour training program (online program accepted).
Communication, Team Work, and Computer Skills
Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota.
BLS
Must have a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record including no more than two moving violations in the past three years of licensure and availability of an insured vehicle is required

Nice To Haves

Completion of IAFN-Accredited SANE-A Course
Completion of IAFN-Accredited SANE-P Course
Previous experience as a Forensic Nurse Examiner/Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Phlebotomy skills
Experience with EPIC
Public Speaking
Experience in Emergency Care, Critical Care, Pediatrics, and/or acute care setting.
SANE-A Certification preferred
SANE-P Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Respond to the Call Center within fifteen (15) minutes of the page and supply an estimated time of arrival to the hospital. The goal is to arrive within 1 hour from the page
Provide acute (within 168 hours of a sexual assault) examination of adult and adolescent (13 and older) patients at all contracted facilities
Provide acute (within 72 hours of a sexual assault [witnessed, reported, or potential contact with suspect) examination of pediatric patients (under 13 years old) at Hennepin County Medical Center and University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital
Respond if assault has occurred within 72 hours (or suspect has had potential contact with patient within prior 72 hours)
Depending on the totality of the circumstances, the Forensic Examiner may decide that an acute exam is still warranted even past the 168 hour mark. This decision will be determined with the assistance of the Manager of the Day and/or the Medical Director
Medical history
Assault history
Physical exam including identification and documentation of injuries and pain to include photodocumentation
Anogenital examination including identification and documentation of injuries and pain to include photodocumentation
Collection of forensic evidence (based on interview)
Sexually transmitted infection prophylaxis and testing, if indicated
Pregnancy testing and emergency contraception, if indicated
HIV prophylaxis, if indicated
Crisis intervention, and follow-up information and referral
Collaboration and case management with Medical Team, Child Protection, Adult Protection, Social Work, and Law Enforcement (if needed)
Attend the department’s staff meetings
Follow the Holiday and Minimum Hour Requirement for casual examiners
Meet the minimum of 40 hours of on-call availability
Follow the self-scheduling monthly process
Be responsible for any equipment provided by the department (camera, memory cards, pager, badge)
Maintain chain of custody on all evidence collected and follow procedure for securing evidence
Adhere to all HCMC policies set forth by the organization
Prep for and appear to testify in all cases in compliance with subpoenas
Maintain certifications associated with the work of a forensic examiner
Conduct forensic exams and evidence collection for non-sexual assault cases under department protocols