Nurse

THE CRISIS CENTER OF TAMPA BAY INC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay brings help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges or trauma resulting from sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence, financial distress, substance abuse, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, emotional or situational problems. The part-time On-Call SAS Nurse Examiner is responsible for conducting sexual assault medical forensic exams on both male and female victims, ages 13 and older within 120 hours of the sexual assault. Opportunity may be available for training and certification for exams for victims 12 and under. This position reports to the Manager of Nursing and in his or her absence the Director of Sexual Assault Services.

Requirements

Valid Florida driver’s license and insured private transportation.
Registered Nurse Florida Nursing License
At least one (1) year of experience in one or more of the following: Gynecology Midwifery Emergency Room
Specialized training in assessment of the following: Acute crisis situations Trauma and/or medical situations Gynecological examinations
All Nurse Examiners must acquire SANE Certification within one year of hire.
Complete Trauma Informed Care training, Psychological First Aid, Medical Peer Reviews, and other training as deemed appropriate by the SAS Medical Director.
Complete Advocacy Core Training as required by FCASV or within the first six months of employment

Nice To Haves

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Certification and/or Pediatric experience is a plus.
If funding is available, the Crisis Center may provide financial assistance if needed.

Responsibilities

The nurse examiner will use a trauma informed care approach to help and provide forensic exams to victims dealing with the trauma of sexual assault in a compassionate and nonjudgmental manner.
Participates in the performance quality improvement (PQI) process and uses data to improve services and outcomes.
Take on-call for sexual battery examinations as scheduled.
Conduct sexual assault medical forensic examinations on both males and females 13 years of age and older within 120 hours of assault.
Physical assessment and evaluation of the sexual assault survivor.
Make referrals for treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and post coital contraception.
Make appropriate referrals for victims of trauma or associated problems.
Serve as an expert for the criminal justice system in a sexual battery prosecution.
Serve as consultant to other agencies as necessary.
Process specimens for the laboratory as necessary.
Maintain contact with Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Inc. for at least one (1) year after termination of employment and respond to any and all subpoenas on cases that were examined while employed as a Nurse Examiner.
Know and comply with the policies and procedures of the Agency, FCASV, the IAFN, the OAG and the FDLE crime lab.
Know basic microscope skills and identify common pathogens.
Take digital and colposcopy photographs for use in court.
Perform such other duties as required by the supervisor.