Forensic Nurse Examiner

University of Vermont Health Network • Burlington, VT

23h • $41 - $69 • Onsite

About The Position

The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE), also known as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), provides trauma-informed, patient-centered care to survivors of sexual and physical harm across the lifespan. Patients may include adults, adolescents, and children who have experienced sexual assault, pediatric maltreatment, elder abuse, intimate partner violence, non-fatal strangulation, or human trafficking. The FNE follows protocols established by the Vermont Forensic Nursing Program, the Vermont and New York State Boards of Nursing, the National Protocols for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations, and UVMHN policies and procedures.

This is an on-call, per-diem position requiring a minimum of 40 hours on call per month. Weekday, weekend, overnight, evening, and holiday shifts are available. The position is based at the University of Vermont Medical Center Main Campus in Burlington, Vermont, in the Emergency Department. It has no committed work hours and is not benefit eligible.

Requirements

• State of Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Appropriate experience in the specific clinical area.
• More than one year of clinical experience as an RN or APRN.
• Obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) as outlined in the terms of the offer letter; this requirement applies to external candidates hired into, or current employees promoted to, an RN position.
• Meet the minimum on-call requirement of 40 hours per month.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, patient-centered care to patients who have experienced sexual harm and other forms of physical harm.
• Care for patients across the lifespan, including those affected by adult, adolescent, or pediatric sexual assault, pediatric maltreatment, elder abuse, intimate partner violence, non-fatal strangulation, and human trafficking.
• Follow protocols established by the Vermont Forensic Nursing Program, the Vermont and New York State Boards of Nursing, the National Protocols for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations, and UVMHN policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level