SANE RN, PRN

The LCADA Way•Lorain, OH

45d

About The Position

Are you looking to join a company that makes a difference? Do you want to be part of an organization with a commitment to an inclusive and supportive culture? Do you enjoy company-wide staff events with opportunities for team building and getting to know your co-workers? Join our team of compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated staff! With a career at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery, you'll partner with a talented group of individuals in a team atmosphere, including a supportive and knowledgeable leadership team. You'll also have access to a wealth of opportunities for your personal growth and development POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES This is a PRN position. Provides comprehensive medico-legal examinations and timely and accurate collection of forensic evidence. Collaborates with physicians, local law enforcement, city & county prosecutors and victim advocates to provide complete care for patients. Ensures safety and maintains chain of evidence.

Requirements

Possesses a thorough knowledge of the management of the sexual assault patient, the medico-legal examination and the collection of forensic evidence.
Is able to work collaboratively and effectively with physicians, victim advocates, local law enforcement agencies, city & county prosecutor's office and the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation.
Is able to work independently.
Demonstrates organizational skills.
Attends continuing education specific to forensics a minimum of 2 hours per year.
Participates in on-call rotation with minimum number of five (5) call shifts per month.
Possesses clear and concise written documentation skills.
Demonstrates good communication skills.
Participates in professional organizations including the International Association of Forensic Nurses and the Ohio Chapter of the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN).
Registered Nurse with current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Ohio.
Successful completion of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training and certification.
Successful completion of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Orientation Program.
Two continuing education units in forensics completed annually after the first year of work with the SACU Program

Responsibilities

Performs a complete forensic exam of the sexual assault patient.
Demonstrates the ability to appropriately use equipment, including cameras and colposcope in the documentation of injury and collection of evidence.
Makes appropriate community referrals for the sexual assault patient.
Identifies emergency medical conditions and make appropriate referrals.
Communicates with the Emergency Department staff when transferring patients for evaluation and treatment.
Facilitates communication between Emergency Department staff, patient, victim advocates and law enforcement agency when patient is transferred to the Emergency Department.
Performs Quality Assurance functions to include: maintenance of chain of evidence, appropriateness of documentation, appropriateness of referrals, preparing and interpreting reports as needed.
Provides court testimony as needed.
Involves the patient in making decisions during the medico-legal exam.
Provides awareness and understanding that there are a variety of emotional responses to violence.
Encourages the patient to express feelings, concerns and needs as individually appropriate.
Makes referrals tailored to the needs of each individual presenting to the program.