Registered Nurse - Forensic/SANE

Ivinson Memorial Hospital•Laramie, WY

138d•Onsite

About The Position

At Ivinson Memorial Hospital, we are committed to excellence, trust, healing, and integrity. We pride ourselves in providing compassionate, world-class care to our community. Ivinson aims to improve the care provided for our patients and create a work-life balance for our employees by creating a culture of transparency, teamwork, accountability, and trust. This role focuses on providing specialized care within the forensic/SANE program.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
One (1) year of experience in acute care required.
Must have a current, valid RN license from the State of Wyoming and must be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
Must have current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must obtain within 60 days of hire and maintain credentials throughout employment with IMH.
Must obtain TNCC certification or equivalent advanced training within 6 months of hire and maintain credentials throughout employment with the SANE Program.
Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgment in executing the roles and responsibilities of a forensic nurse examiner.
Maintain professional standards that do not create conflicts of interest with employment or patient care, including patient and medical record confidentiality.
Excellent customer service skills, including but not limited to: a friendly personality, tact, patience, empathy and a helpful, professional attitude both in person and on the telephone.
Ability to effectively communicate with staff, managers and the general public verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate effective listening skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to establish priorities effectively.
Possess exceptional problem solving skills.
Ability to work effectively without immediate supervision.
Ability to learn new computer software programs.
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
Demonstrate ethical and legal accountability for the position.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications and training provided by Ivinson may be required on individual units as indicated in the CBO.

Responsibilities

Provides forensic exams, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, photographic documentation, referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, support and participation in legal proceedings.
Ability to triage patients and determine if a medical exam is needed prior to a forensic exam.
Coordinate care of all agencies involved in assisting the victim.
Perform and document medical/forensic exam accurately, including: Head-to-toe assessments for trauma, detailed ano-genital examination, forensic specimen collection and documentation, and photography.
Assesses for mandatory reporting status and reports when appropriate.
Maintains chain of custody for each sexual assault exam and adheres to evidence collection protocols.
Administer appropriate prophylactic medications per protocols.
Provide testimony as fact witness to any/all cases performed while the forensic/SANE program and coordinate with attorneys during the judicial process.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
403(b) matching
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Yearly work anniversary pay increases
Education Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
Free certification classes
Health and Wellness discounts at local gyms
Discounts at select mobile networks, local vendors, and Elitch Gardens
Mental Health: 6 free confidential, in-person counseling sessions offered by Pathways annually
Financial Counseling: free services through WellCents
Legal assistance and will preparation services
Student Loan Forgiveness: Ivinson Memorial Hospital is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program