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Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
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Under the direction of and reporting to the Emergency Department Director and/or SAFE Manager, the forensic nurse examiner conducts medical/forensic examinations on victims of sexual assault. These services are provided 24 hours a day 7 days a week, requiring the forensic nurse to assist in maintaining a 24-hour call schedule.
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Reports to
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ED Director and/or SAFE Manager
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Supervises
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N/A
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Ages of Patients
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Pediatrics
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Geriatric
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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: BSN
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Preferred: MSN
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Licensure/Certification
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Required: California RN License; American Heart Association BLS
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Preferred: SANE-A certification (American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)) in Advanced Forensic Nursing (AFN-BC) within 1 to 2 years of becoming a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
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Experience
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Required: Two (2) years as a RN, preferably with emergency department, labor and deliver, telemetry or critical care nursing experience
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Preferred: Experienced Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner with a minimum of a one (1) year of experience as a SAFE or has conducted at least 30 sexual assault 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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Obtains 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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Obtains 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
- Performs other duties as needed
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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.
