SANE RN, PRN

Description:

Are you looking to join a company that makes a difference? Do you want to be part of an organization with a commitment to an inclusive and supportive culture? Do you enjoy company-wide staff events with opportunities for team building and getting to know your co-workers? Join our team of compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated staff!

With a career at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery, you’ll partner with a talented group of individuals in a team atmosphere, including a supportive and knowledgeable leadership team. You’ll also have access to a wealth of opportunities for your personal growth and development

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

This is a PRN position. Provides comprehensive medico-legal examinations and timely and accurate collection of forensic evidence. Collaborates with physicians, local law enforcement, city & county prosecutors and victim advocates to provide complete care for patients. Ensures safety and maintains chain of evidence.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs a complete forensic exam of the sexual assault patient.
• Demonstrates the ability to appropriately use equipment, including cameras and colposcope in the documentation of injury and collection of evidence.
• Makes appropriate community referrals for the sexual assault patient.
• Identifies emergency medical conditions and make appropriate referrals.
• Communicates with the Emergency Department staff when transferring patients for evaluation and treatment.
• Facilitates communication between Emergency Department staff, patient, victim advocates and law enforcement agency when patient is transferred to the Emergency Department.
• Performs Quality Assurance functions to include: maintenance of chain of evidence, appropriateness of documentation, appropriateness of referrals, preparing and interpreting reports as needed.
• Provides court testimony as needed.
• General Patient Care:
• Involves the patient in making decisions during the medico-legal exam.
• Provides awareness and understanding that there are a variety of emotional responses to violence.
• Encourages the patient to express feelings, concerns and needs as individually appropriate.
• Makes referrals tailored to the needs of each individual presenting to the program.

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Possesses a thorough knowledge of the management of the sexual assault patient, the medico-legal examination and the collection of forensic evidence.
• Is able to work collaboratively and effectively with physicians, victim advocates, local law enforcement agencies, city & county prosecutor’s office and the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation.
• Is able to work independently.
• Demonstrates organizational skills.
• Attends continuing education specific to forensics a minimum of 2 hours per year.
• Participates in on-call rotation with minimum number of five (5) call shifts per month.
• Possesses clear and concise written documentation skills.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Participates in professional organizations including the International Association of Forensic Nurses and the Ohio Chapter of the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN).

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Most time is spent in an office/clinical environment and involves substantial client contact.
• The individual must be able to speak and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• The employee may be required to sit for extended periods and may be required to lift as much as 20 pounds.
• A fair amount of time will be spent working on a computer or on the phone.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse with current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Ohio.
• Successful completion of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training and certification.
• Successful completion of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Orientation Program.
• Two continuing education units in forensics completed annually after the first year of work with the SACU Program