RN Sexual Assault Examiner

St Anthony Hospital • Lakewood, CO

16h • $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 care needs while performing forensic examinations in sexual assault cases. The role promotes patient health, well-being, and safety through the nursing process; collects and preserves forensic evidence; provides follow-up care; and may participate in judicial proceedings by providing expert testimony and witnessing. The position requires specialized forensic examination skills, sound clinical judgment, compassionate care for survivors, effective communication and collaboration, and ethical participation in the judicial process.

This is a PRN position requiring 48 hours per month. The examiner must be available days, evenings, and nights. The schedule is arranged four weeks at a time, with a one-hour call turnaround: respond to a page within 10 minutes and arrive within 60 minutes of a call. The physical work is classified as medium, with lifting or exertion of up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing, nursing diploma, or equivalent by endorsement is required; a BSN is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in an acute care setting or outpatient women’s health.
• Advanced assessment skills.
• Current Colorado RN license in the state of employment, or an RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Completion of 64 hours of online SANE training; the completion date must be shown on the resume.
• Available to work days, evenings, and nights and meet the PRN requirement of 48 hours per month.
• Meet the call response expectations: respond within 10 minutes and arrive within 60 minutes.

Nice To Haves

• Background in nursing and data management.
• Experience in the ER, ICU, or acute care of stroke.
• Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Perform complete forensic examinations and collect evidence in sexual assault cases.
• 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 continuing education units every two years.
• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interviews, and review of medical records and clinical data.
• Evaluate patient responses and intervene to support optimal outcomes.
• Develop and implement patient plans of care, observe outcomes, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with nursing standards.
• Participate in the judicial process, including providing expert testimony and witnessing, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree