Safe Nurse

Greater Baltimore Medical Center-posted about 2 months ago
$31 - $48/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Towson, MD
1,001-5,000 employees
Hospitals
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Under minimal supervision provides comprehensive care to victims of sexual assault ages 13yrs old and older. In addition to following forensic principles and protocols to ensure the integrity of all forensic specimens collected by this examiner, this care includes the physical and psychological assessment, crisis intervention, prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, prevention of pregnancy, referral for counseling, collection of potential forensic evidence and providing testimony in court proceedings. Education: Must have attended a specialized training program for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent

  • Completes evidentiary examination per established protocols and consistently provides accurate, thorough documentation of the examination.
  • Communicates effectively with victims of sexual assault, their families/SO, ED staff, law enforcement and officers of the court
  • Recognizes victims needing immediate referrals to ED attending (I.e. psych treatment with disclosure, suicidal/homicidal ideation, identification of injuries not disclosed during triage)
  • Follows SAFE procedures for laboratory specimens to be collected and medications to be administered and documents variances
  • Provides appropriate referrals to victims and family members
  • Utilizes physical assessment and interviewing techniques.
  • Anticipates need for intervention by other disciplines.
  • Determines priorities for patient care needs or problems.
  • Assesses the patient's discharge needs and ensure a safe environment with law enforcement.
  • Coordinates referrals if necessary.
  • Provide emergency resources if warranted per SAFE policy
  • Performs clinical nursing skills independently.
  • Administers medications
  • Initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary.
  • Verbally communicates the patient's status to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
  • Communicates in a therapeutic manner with the patient, family and visitors.
  • Applies teaching/learning principles in education of patient and family.
  • Participates in monthly mandatory SAFE staff meetings
  • Meets with Clinical Program Manager as scheduled to review feedback of chart review after each examination is completed
  • Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
  • Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities
  • Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
  • Actively pursues learning and self-development
  • Pays attention to detail; follows through
  • Sets a positive, professional example for others
  • Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
  • Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
  • Reports to work regularly and on time
  • Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
  • Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
  • Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
  • Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
  • Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
  • Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
  • Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
  • Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
  • Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
  • Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently
  • Must have attended a specialized training program for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent
  • Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a registered nurse.
  • Healthcare Provider CPR biennial
  • Must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience, preferably in Women's Health or Emergency Medicine.
  • Interpersonal and verbal communication (oral and written) skills required in order to educate and comfort patients and their families, maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel, and maintain appropriate documentation records.
  • Phlebotomy
  • Excellent assessment skills
  • Prefer current FNE-A certification but will provide clinical training for RN who completed the didactic course within the past 3 months or who is registered to attend an FNE-A course
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