Forensic Nurse/ Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Location: Portales, New Mexico
Description: Arise Sexual Assault Services is hiring Forensic Nurse/ Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner right now, this job will be placed in New Mexico. More details about this job opportunity please read the description below.
Job Summary
Essential Functions: The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) will provide timely, non-judgemental, compassionate care to the sexual assault victim. The SANE exam may include a medical-forensic exam, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, photographic documentation, and referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, support and participation in legal proceedings.Essential Job Duties Ability to perform emergent medical triage of the presenting patient(s) Perform and document sexual assault medical forensic interviews/exams accurately and timely Perform a complete medical forensic evaluation to include: o Head-to-toe medical assessment for trauma, detailed genital/anal examination. Forensic specimen collection and supportive documentation. Photo documentation of bodily and genital-anal injuries with competent documentation Assess for mandatory reporting status and report when appropriate Maintain chain of custody and adhere to evidence guidelines Ensure patient/medical record confidentiality at all times (HIPAA) Maintain professional standards that do not create conflict of interests with employment or patient care Administer prophylactic medications and emergency contraception Coordinate referrals for appropriate follow-up care as needed Testify as fact witness to any/all cases performed while contracted as a SANE Non Essential Functions Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications Current New Mexico Registered Nurse Licensure or higher. Position Title: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner(SANE)Exemption Status: Part-time Contract Employment Reports to: Clinical Director Hours: Flexible Salary: BOE SANE Nurse Description CPR or BLS Certified TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum) current or within six months of employment Individual or employment-based malpractice insurance (1,000,000/6,000,000); specialty experience in women’s health, emergency department or intensive cared (preferred), public health or psychiatry recommended with demonstrated autonomy and professional judgement in nursing practice Completion of the New Mexico Statewide SANE didactic training Successful completion of recommended clinical components to minimally include: o Conducting at least five normal pelvic exams with 10 recommended Conducting at least five male genital exams with 10 recommended Shadowing an experienced SANE for five exams and being shadowed by an experienced SANE for five exams Obtaining at least five hours of violent crime courtroom observation Proficient use of all equipment Med-test upon initial SANE practice and every other year Environmental Conditions The ability to work under extreme pressures. The ability to handle victims with the utmost care and respect.Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop,kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific visions abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision,color visions, peripheral visions, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work Environment Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.*Following employment/termination with Arise as a SANE, it will remain an obligation of the individual RN/SANE to respond and coordinate with attorneys prior to and during the court process.
Job Type: Part-time
Required license or certification:
- RN
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This job will be started on: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 20:20:15 GMT