Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner

CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness • Tucson, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SAFEs) are medical professionals who have completed specialized education and clinical preparation in the medical forensic care of patients who have experienced sexual assault or abuse. The role involves documenting and caring for injuries, collecting medical-legal evidence, evaluating risks for sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy, and providing crisis intervention.

Requirements

• Must be a RN, NP, DNP, or MD.
• A minimum of 1 year relevant work experience.
• CPR & First Aid Required
• AZ Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card, required

Nice To Haves

• Preferably with two years or more experience in areas of practice that require advanced physical assessment skills, such as emergency, critical care and maternal child health.
• Preferred two years clinical experience in any of the following areas: Emergency, Intensive Care, Pediatric, Maternal Child, Psychiatric and/or Forensic Nursing.
• Preferred Domestic Violence training.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive sexual assault examination utilizing Colposcope, camera, etc. as appropriate.
• Documents assessment inclusive of blunt and sharp injuries accordingly.
• Develops Plan of Care reflective of current body of knowledge relating to sexual assault.
• Administers medications/drugs as appropriate to exam findings.
• Completes sexual assault evidence collection, provides discharge and follow-up care instructions and maintains chain of custody per ethical and/or legal statutes.
• Participates in ongoing legal process and court appearances as required by state statutes.
• Maintains confidentiality of the activities of the SACASA program unless required to by operation of law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level