Forensic Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience working in a clinical field.
• Graduate of an accredited R.N. program.
• Holds a Master’s degree or higher from an accredited Nursing program.
• Licensed as an R.N. in the state of Tennessee.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse with a certificate of fitness for prescribing in the state of Tennessee.
• Certified through ANCC or AANP as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must possess a valid Tennessee Driver’s License or secure one by date of employment.
• Must have daily access to an operable automobile and meet County requirements for automobile insurance as of date of employment.
• Must be able to travel to other clinics and hospitals across the county.
• Must be able to respond effectively to crisis situations.
• Must be accessible 24 hours; 7 days a week.
• Includes the availability to work any vacant on-call shifts.
• Expert knowledge in the principles of nursing and ability to function independently in a clinical setting.
• Ability to assess victims of sexual violence and determine their physical and psychosocial needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with victims, family members, law enforcement, personnel from other agencies, and staff.
• Ability to operate independently and intervene effectively in crisis situations.
• Ability to provide individualized, compassionate, professional, and culturally sensitive care to victims and make appropriate decisions in a timely manner.
• Ability to operate and maintain medical and technological equipment including colposcopies, digital cameras, digital recording systems, alternate light source, and microscopes.
• Ability to provide trauma informed care to victims and individuals from diverse backgrounds and situations.
• Ability to use good judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Proficient knowledge of electronic Medical Records, Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Nice To Haves

• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner certification.

Responsibilities

• Interviews victims of sexual violence for histories of assault.
• Performs physical exams of adults and children and documents accurately.
• Correctly documents injuries, pertinent physical findings, and child development through clear digital photographs on agency camera.
• Collects evidence from victims.
• Correctly packages this evidence, following standard chain of evidence procedure.
• Provides age appropriate nursing care, regulated by the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act.
• Provides prophylactic treatment for certain STDs and pregnancy, utilizing standard medical protocol.
• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing, hospital clinicians, local Law Enforcement agencies and area victim advocates in the comprehensive care of the sexual assault patient.
• Assists in designing, creating and conducting trainings on CVRCC procedure for various law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, Department of Children’s Services, hospitals and other appropriate community agencies.
• Refers for emergency care and follow-up as appropriate.
• Testifies as an expert witness in Criminal, Juvenile, and Federal Courts.
• Participates in the training of nurses and physicians.
• Maintains confidential case files with appropriate documentation and physical security systems.
• Maintains necessary CEU requirements for RN / ANP licensure and SANE certifications.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.