PRN Nurse Examiner RN or APRN

Suncoast Center • St. Petersburg, FL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent performs Sexual Assault Victim Examinations on victims/survivors of sexual violence crimes, ensuring organizational excellence and providing sensitivity and understanding to promote recovery and healing. This role involves conducting physical medical or forensic examinations, collecting evidence and lab specimens, and providing medical advice and referrals in accordance with the SAVE program protocol. The team sees male and female victims of sexual assault ages 13-17 if assaulted by a non-caregiver, and male and female victims ages 18-100. The position requires participation in a 24-hour on-call rotation, maintaining thorough medical records, attending team meetings and trainings, and potentially providing expert testimony.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Must hold a Florida license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or a Registered Nurse
• Registered Nurse with at least one year of experience in Midwifery, OB/GYN, ER, Women’s Health and/or completion of SANE certification
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse including a clinical rotation in Midwifery, OB/GYN, ER, Women’s Health
• Must be 21 years of age
• Negative Drug Screening prior to hire and throughout employment
• Clear Criminal Background Check throughout employment with Suncoast Center and local checks prior to hire and annually along with DCF Level II prior to hire and as required by DCF
• Must have valid Florida Driver’s License
• Motor Vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment
• Reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle insurance (must be in compliance with Florida Laws and Administrative Codes with fingerprinting and determined to be of good moral character)
• Computer and technical skills sufficient to perform responsibilities and train others
• The ability to function and operate as a team player, showing dignity and respect for all
• The ability to comply with all equal employment opportunity and ethical standards and regulations
• The ability to take direction in a respectful and productive manner from supervisors and managers
• The ability to work, as scheduled, in a timely fashion, and with an attitude oriented to service
• The ability to have cordial and professional relationships both within the organization and with vendors, clients and third parties
• If appropriate, the ability to produce all appropriate paperwork and reports consistent with contractual, state or federal standard, and to prepare and submit such paperwork on a timely basis
• The ability to understand and comply with Suncoast Center, Inc. policies and procedures
• The ability to render compassionate care and equal commitment to serve clients in need of healthcare assistance

Nice To Haves

• SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) or training may be provided

Responsibilities

• Perform an appropriate and detailed, physical medical or forensic examination to collect evidence and lab specimens in accordance with the SAVE program protocol
• Participate in 24 hour on-call rotation to respond onsite or in a community setting to perform examination
• Maintain understanding and sensitive disposition for victims/survivors of sexual assault to ensure comfort during the exam process
• Create a thorough and accurate medical record on each client examined in accordance with SAVE program protocol
• Provide medical advice and referrals for SAVE clients as appropriate
• Attend monthly SAVE Team meetings
• Provide accurate, expert testimony as requested on SAVE cases
• May participate in performing SAVE AFTERcare Clinic exams according to Sexual Assault Services protocol
• Attend training as needed to remain current on best practice in the field
• Attend and actively participate in all staff development and quality assurance meetings to obtain up to date information on status of program and protocols, as well as obtaining training information relevant to position
• Participate in training, orientation, and assessment of new staff as requested
• Participate in the agency and program's visionary goals by communicating with SAS manager regarding vision of what the program can become
• Provide written and oral communication to the SAS manager regarding current program vision, and status of the program, through open communication
• Maintain good working relationships with professionals in the community by maintaining professionalism at all times
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with Suncoast Center, Inc. employees and volunteers to further an atmosphere based in teamwork
• Maintain excellent professional conduct including but not limited to personal responsibility, ethical behavior, and treating individuals with dignity and respect
• Lead by example as a medical professional in the areas of personal responsibility, treating individuals with dignity and respect
• Adhere to all Suncoast Center, Inc. policies including: Ethics, Supervision, Confidentiality, Safety, and Information and Security policies
• Attend annual HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) training, will read and follow the Suncoast Center, Inc. Program Procedures Manual regarding protected health information, and will adhere to all HIPAA requirements
• Complete Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training and any updates required to maintain that certification
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 0 copy for Teledoc Appointments
• EAP Supports
• Company Paid Basic Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long term Disability
• Options to secure additional Life/AD&D as well as short term disability
• Paid time off
• 10 company paid holidays
• Professional development options through our Learning Management System and live trainings
• 403b with up to a 5% company match
• Monthly Social Committee Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees