Forensic Nurse

Overview:
CommonSpirit Health is a leading integrated healthcare system that prioritizes patient-centered care across various locations. Our dedicated team is committed to providing the highest quality of medical services to our communities.

At CommonSpirit Health, we focus on delivering safe and compassionate care through our skilled medical professionals, ensuring a supportive environment for both patients and staff.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans with matching contributions, paid time off, adoption support, and eligibility for annual bonuses.

Responsibilities:

Job Summary:

This role involves conducting forensic examinations as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), providing crisis intervention, and offering personal support in collaboration with the Social Work department on a per diem basis.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct thorough forensic assessments, screenings, and evaluations of patients who have experienced sexual assault, adhering to established protocols and guidelines.

- Collect and preserve physical evidence while maintaining the chain of custody for each examination.

- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment recommendations in line with established protocols, ensuring adherence to SANE requirements and patient rights.

- Ensure compliance with state reporting mandates and maintain accurate documentation as required by departmental policies and regulatory agencies.

- Coordinate with community resources for medical discharge planning for patients affected by sexual assault.

- Provide expert testimony in court regarding SANE examinations, evidence, and findings.

- Apply appropriate protocols during SANE examinations and assess patient care needs effectively.

- Utilize forensic equipment, including cameras and colposcopes, to document injuries and collect evidence.

- Maintain knowledge of regulations, protocols, techniques, and tools related to SANE forensic examinations, focusing on the collection and preservation of forensic evidence and effective patient care methodologies.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

- A minimum of one year of relevant experience in an acute care environment demonstrating the necessary job knowledge and skills.

- Graduation from an accredited nursing program; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from the appropriate state nursing board.

- Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. Note that ongoing competency certification is required post-hire.

- Certification as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner from the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) is preferred and must be maintained.

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