Registered Nurse - Forensic Nurse Examiner

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

5d•$41 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

As a Forensic Registered Nurse, you’ll provide compassionate care and be an advocate for vulnerable patients. This on-call position will support services to Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Aurora Medical Center-West Allis Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center Milwaukee and/or Aurora Grafton. Training for this role will take place at Aurora Sinai Medical Center. In this role, you may see/be involved in the SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) Services: Sexual Assault exams to all ages, cases average 6-8 hours, longer dependent on case and case needs. Exams: Drug Endangered Children (DEC), Domestic Violence victims (DV), Strangulation victims, Human Trafficking victims. A minimum of 32 hrs per month/48 hrs per 6 week scheduling timeframe on call commitment is required. This on call position will fill shifts primarily week- nights 2300-0700 and weekends from 1500 on Friday to 0700 Monday. There is also a holiday commitment requirement. This position will cover all Aurora Healthcare sites (Currently Southshore, West Allis, Grafton, Sinai, St Luke's) and future sites. The department is expanding services and expect the on call team to expand with us. Forensic Nurse Examiner training through the Department of Justice or UWM STARS program required.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing.
IL based nurses will be required to obtain a certificate of completion from the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) following the completion of the didactic training and clinical log prior to practicing independently.
WI based nurses will be required to complete didactic training and clinical skills training prior to practicing independently as a forensic nurse examiner.
Typically requires 2-3 years of experience in clinical nursing within an acute care setting.
Demonstrates a holistic approach to nursing practice committed to meeting the needs of the patient and family.
Clinical and technical knowledge in area(s) of specialty.
Ability to apply evidence-based interventions and nursing skills/technology to correlate to the patient’s response to an individualized plan of care.
Ability to recognize situational changes that require unplanned interventions.
Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions and the ability to think ahead, anticipate learning needs and take preventive actions.
Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Skilled at coaching and developing employees to achieve the quality and service standards of the International Association of Forensic Nurses

Nice To Haves

Forensic Nurse Examiner training through the Department of Justice or UWM STARS program required.
Certification encouraged is the International Association of Forensic Nursing Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Adult/Adolescent (SANE-A) and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Pediatric (SANE-P) certifications.

Responsibilities

The FNE/SANE nurse will conduct a forensic examination of the patient, cataloging evidence of physical or sexual abuse that may be used in a court case or police proceedings.
Additionally, the FNE/SANE nurse will conduct a forensic interview, asking the victim about the incident(s) of abuse.
During the forensic examination, the FNE/SANE nurse may be required to collect specimens and DNA samples, take photographs of bruises and other injuries, and conduct a detailed physical and genital examination based on patient preference.
The FNE/SANE nurse’s primary goal is to ensure that the patient receives the necessary medical care and to provide guidance and support throughout any required treatments.
Provides work direction to the FNE/SANE staff responsibility for the coordination of resources to efficiently support procedures, day-to-day operations, and the smooth flow of patients through the department.
Provides support for direct patient care by performing the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic, and quality care through assessment of patients, establishment and implementation of the nursing care plan, and evaluation of clinical outcomes when necessary. Promotes an environment conducive to the delivery of safe, efficient, and quality patient care.
Acts as a resource to employees, which includes training/orienting, providing day-to-day work direction, and giving input on performance. Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress and accuracy of work, directs efforts and provides guidance on more complex issues in collaboration with the unit leadership.
Monitors employee assignments, maintains staff scheduling, evaluates staffing levels, and adjusts as necessary to maintain productivity level established for assigned area(s).
Monitors the quality of care provided. Assists in ensuring policies and procedures are followed in compliance with the medical center, the Nursing department, and based on International Association of Forensic Nursing guidelines.
Works with management in developing new and existing programs and services.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program