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Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
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Undertakes forensic medical exams of suspected sexual and physical abuse of children and adolescents age newborn to 17 as ordered by Riverside County law enforcement and/or Child Protective Services. When necessary orders laboratory work and imaging to be conducted to better assess potential abuse. Conduct follow-up medical exams as necessary. Conducts medical exams of children entering the foster care system
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Reports to
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BSCC Medical Director and/or Eisenhower Emergency Department Medical Director
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Supervises
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N/A
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Ages of Patients
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Child and Adolescent
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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High Potential
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Qualifications
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Education
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Required: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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Licensure/Certification
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Required: Active and unrestricted California licensure as a Registered Nurse and Board Certified through ANCC, or AANP, California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing number, DEA provider number schedule II -V, CURES registration, NPI Number, BLS/CPR
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Experience
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Required: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and/or conducting pediatric forensic medical exams
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Preferred: 2 years’ experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and 2 years conducting forensic medical exams
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Essential Responsibilities
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Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
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Secures appropriate consents for treatment, mediation administration, photography and forensic exam.
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Provide crisis intervention. Appropriately refer victims for immediate and follow-up medical care and/or counseling.
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Evaluates pregnancy risk and offer prevention.
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Assesses, documents, and seeks care for injuries noted on forensic exam.
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Collects/documents history of assault per CalEMA specifications.
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Performs general and ano-genital examinations for the detection of physical findings. Reports any findings that may require medical intervention to Emergency Department staff and physicians.
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Provide timely, thorough, and professional forensic evidence collection, documentation, and preservation of evidence.
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Accurately assesses, photographs, and documents findings on appropriate Forms following pre-established state medical protocol.
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Prepares, packages and seals evidentiary kit maintaining chain of evidence per law enforcement’s protocol.
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Evaluates and treats prophylactically for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) . Provides prophylactic treatment per standing orders for sexually transmitted diseases as appropriate or as ordered by the ER physician.
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Administers medication for pregnancy prevention per standing orders as appropriate or as ordered by the ER physician. Obtains informed consent as appropriate.
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Provide crisis intervention and ongoing support and education to victims and support persons throughout treatment. Appropriately refer victims for immediate and follow-up medical care and/or counseling.
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Provides discharge instructions, follow-up medical care options and referrals to include Victims of Violent Crime Compensation.
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Completes child abuse and or elder abuse reporting form as required by California State abuse Reporting Law.
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Refers patient to Emergency Room physician for further evaluation and care as warranted.
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Cleans and disinfects examination area including swab dryer with 10% bleach solution.
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Performs forensic examinations per protocol.
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Participates in peer review, process improvement and quality review.
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Maintains annual competencies to conduct forensic evidentiary examinations.
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Conducts follow-up medical exams as needed.
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Performs medical exams of children entering the foster care system.
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Conducts monthly review of forensic exams with designated Forensic Pediatrician.
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Testifies in Court as subpoenaed.
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Attends monthly Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings with law enforcement, prosecutors and Child Protective.
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
