Forensic Nurse Examiner (PRN)

Florence, SC

TRACKING CODE

1382-3

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responds to notification of presentation of sexual assault victim/patient to the Emergency Department within one hour of notification.
• Provides evaluation, evidence collection, and trauma-informed care to patients/victims of sexual assault of varying ages based on current best-practice guidelines.
• Obtains lab values based on information derived from patient/victim account of the assault and or best practice recommendations for age/situation.
• Communicates/Collaborates with local law enforcement, advocacy groups, court/local Solicitors office, community groups for planning, streamlining response, and educational purposes.
• Documents cases detailing injuries in forensic database. Collects data/generates reports from database.
• Contributes to peer-review of cases and other quality measures.
• Participates in review sessions with Medical Directors for case reviews/quality measures.
• Participates in and assists with state-wide meetings, conferences, trainings, etc. with fellow FNEs and advocacy groups
• Shares commitment to FNE (Forensic Nurse Examiner) on call list with fellow-FNEs to provide availability of care 24/7/365.
• Appropriately manages chain of custody and adheres to evidence protocols for all evidence collection kits and lab specimens.
• Maintains equipment in proper working condition. Exercises fiscal responsibilities of program resources.
• Participates in providing testimony and coordinates with attorneys during judicial process.

Qualifications /Training:

• Registered Nurse with one-year nursing experience or prior experience with care/management of victims.
• Successful completion of the requirements for 40-hour SANE training or equivalent.
• Flexibility with work hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call hours
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong self-motivation, critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Computer Proficiency

 

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:

• RN licensure
• Current SANE-A (Adult) and SANE-P (Pediatric) certification within 12 and 24 months of employment, respectively as well as maintenance of certification requirements
• BLS
• Drivers License, access to reliable transportation/vehicle, ability to drive.

WORK SCHEDULE

Part time

JOB LOCATION

Florence, SC, United States

POSITION TYPE

Part time