Forensic Nurse Examiner (RN), FT, Evenings

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary: Provide initial physical behavior assessment, clinical specimen/evidence collection, and intervention to individuals experience sexual assault. Coordinate the provision of urgent medical evaluation, follow-up, and crisis intervention resources. Establish and maintain clinical and legal records and chain of custody. Provide testimony regarding assessment, evidence collection and handling and documentation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required.
Successful completion of an online adult/adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) course through the International Association of Forensic Nurses required within 30 days of hire.
AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
Must complete International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) approved Comprehensive Training for Adults within four months of hire.
Must complete International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) approved Comprehensive Training for Pediatrics within one year of hire.
Must be able to respond to exam site at Mary Washington Hospital within 60 minutes.
Must have own transportation.
Must be available to take on call time.
Emergency / trauma experienced preferred.
Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication; as well as computerized systems
Ability to work in stressful environments
Demonstrates collaboration with physician, staff, and MWHC Associates
Demonstrates ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives
Demonstrates ability to organize and present content
For those hired into the External Temporary RN Program: If job profile requires BLS, ACLS, PALS or NRP within any period of time, it is required at hire for an External Temporary RN. If job profile requires CPI, ONS or NIHSS within any period of time, it will be required within 30 days for an External Temporary RN If job profile requires TNCC or ENPC within any period of time, it will be required within 30 days or by the next available course for an External Temporary RN.
Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.
Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.

Nice To Haves

Membership in a professional organization preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports policies, regulations, goals and objectives of the program
Obtains historical information regarding both the incident and health status of the patient.
Conducts physical and forensic examination of individuals experience sexual assault for the purpose of detecting and treating injury/disease and collection potential evidence.
Provides care in a compassionate manner, adjusting timing of procedures as needed to meet the psychological and physical needs of the patient.
Identified and facilitates care for injuries that require medical treatment.
Collects, processes, and maintains appropriate chain of custody of both clinical and non-clinical evidence and necessary records.
Documents assessment, evidence collection, and interventions with careful attention to legal consideration.
Provides crisis intervention
Provides patient education regarding examination, procedures, post exposure pregnancy and STD prevention, follow-up care, HIV and other STD testing, an rape-trauma syndrome.
Conducts activities with attention to patient right of privacy and confidentiality
Coordinates with law enforcement and rape advocacy groups as part of the SART team
Participates in the education of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, health care providers, law enforcement and the public as necessary
Maintains equipment and supplies necessary for examinations.
Provides testimony, when requested, on examination procedures and findings.
Participates in gathering statistical and program data.
Provides activity reports as requested.
Participate in out-reach and community education activities.
Participate in necessary meeting and committee work.
Participate in maintaining and achieving grant related activities, goals, objectives, and outcomes.
Other duties as assigned