RN Sexual Assault Examiner

Penrose Hospital • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • $37 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Sexual Assault Examiner facilitates, communicates, and collaborates with the healthcare team and patients and families to meet their needs while performing forensic examinations for sexual assault cases. The role promotes patient health, well-being, and safety through the nursing process; collects and preserves evidence; and provides follow-up care. The examiner may also participate in the judicial process, including providing expert testimony and witnessing.

The role requires specialized forensic examination skills, strong clinical judgment, effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and compassionate, ethical care for sexual assault survivors. The examiner responds to a page within 10 minutes and arrives within 60 minutes of a call. The position is with Penrose - St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs, a 712-bed acute care provider comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital is a Magnet-designated hospital.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of relevant healthcare experience.
• RN license: current state nursing license or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact.
• Specialized forensic examination skills.
• Strong clinical judgment.
• Effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Compassionate patient care for sexual assault survivors and ethical engagement with the judicial process.

Nice To Haves

• Background in nursing and data management.
• Experience with ER, ICU, or acute care of stroke.
• Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete forensic examinations and collect evidence.
• Respond to pages within 10 minutes and arrive within 60 minutes of a call.
• Collaborate with members of SART to ensure appropriate follow-up care.
• Accurately document examination findings and maintain patient records thoroughly and confidentially.
• Maintain membership in the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) and complete at least 20 forensic nursing CEUs every two years.
• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interview, and review of medical records and clinical data.
• Evaluate patient responses and intervene to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Develop and implement patient plans of care, observe outcomes, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with nursing standards.
• Provide follow-up care and participate in the judicial process, including expert testimony and witnessing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time