RN - Pediatric Coverage at Child Advocacy Centers - Full Time - Southern Tier area
About The Position
RN II/Child Advocacy Center for Southern Tier area If you are looking for a position, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places. What you will do: Respond to victims of crime, including sexual assault, throughout Child Advocacy Centers covered by the St. Peter’s Health Partners Forensic Nursing Program. The Clinical CAC Nurse is responsible for the clinical coordination of pediatric care across multiple Child Advocacy Centers. This includes maintaining medical supplies and equipment at all designated CAC facilities, ensuring appropriate coverage for pediatric forensic exams, and supporting multidisciplinary teams through regular meeting participation (monthly Multidisciplinary Team and Quarterly Child Fatality Meetings) This position will provide coverage in the Capital Region.
Requirements
- Current RN License in State of New York
- 3 Years RN Experience with 1 year experience caring for pediatric sexual assault patients independently
- BLS certification
- NYSAFE Certification
- Fast Critical Thinking skills
- Communication/Bedside Manner skills
- Good Assessment skills
- A minimum of one year providing specialized care to sexual assault and other crime victim patients; two or more preferred.
- Ability to practice independently and autonomously, and to plan and organize workload.
- Active NYS Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.
- Willingness and ability to precept new nurses and trainees in our SAFECARE-NY Program.
Nice To Haves
- SANE-P Recommended
Responsibilities
- Provide evidence collection and medico-legal examinations of crime victims when on call
- Required to provide testimony if subpoenaed
- Communicates with medical team, law enforcement and victims; advocating before, during, and after the exam as needed
- Provides individualized care to each victim adhering to confidentiality and privacy
- Functions as a mandated reporter
- Have Availability to cover pediatric examinations as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
