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Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE)-Full Time (3pm-3am)

Mary Washington Healthcare
United States, Virginia, Fredericksburg
Nov 10, 2024

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

$15,000 Sign On Bonus
Internal Associates Not Eligible

Job Summary:

Provide initial physical behavior assessment, clinical specimen/evidence collection, and intervention to individuals experience sexual assault. Coordinate the provision of urgent medical evaluation, follow-up, and crisis intervention resources. Establish and maintain clinical and legal records and chain of custody. Provide testimony regarding assessment, evidence collection and handling and documentation.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Supports policies, regulations, goals and objectives of the program
  • Obtains historical information regarding both the incident and health status of the patient.
  • Conducts physical and forensic examination of individuals experience sexual assault for the purpose of detecting and treating injury/disease and collection potential evidence.
  • Provides care in a compassionate manner, adjusting timing of procedures as needed to meet the psychological and physical needs of the patient.
  • Identified and facilitates care for injuries that require medical treatment. Collects, processes, and maintains appropriate chain of custody of both clinical and non-clinical evidence and necessary records.
  • Documents assessment, evidence collection, and interventions with careful attention to legal consideration.
  • Provides crisis intervention
  • Provides patient education regarding examination, procedures, post exposure pregnancy and STD prevention, follow-up care, HIV and other STD testing, an rape-trauma syndrome.
  • Conducts activities with attention to patient right of privacy and confidentiality
  • Coordinates with law enforcement and rape advocacy groups as part of the SART team
  • Participates in the education of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, health care providers, law enforcement and the public as necessary
  • Maintains equipment and supplies necessary for examinations.
  • Provides testimony, when requested, on examination procedures and findings.
  • Participates in gathering statistical and program data.
  • Provides activity reports as requested.
  • Participate in out-reach and community education activities.
  • Participate in necessary meeting and committee work.
  • Participate in maintaining and achieving grant related activities, goals, objectives, and outcomes.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
  • Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required.
  • Successful completion of an online adult/adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) course through the International Association of Forensic Nurses required within 30 days of hire.
  • AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
  • Must complete International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) approved Comprehensive Training for Adults within four months of hire.
  • Must complete International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) approved Comprehensive Training for Pediatrics within one year of hire.
  • Must be able to respond to exam site at Mary Washington Hospital within 60 minutes.
  • Must have own transportation.
  • Must be available to take on call time.
  • Emergency / trauma experienced preferred.
  • Membership in a professional organization preferred.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication; as well as computerized systems
  • Ability to work in stressful environments
  • Demonstrates collaboration with physician, staff, and MWHC Associates
  • Demonstrates ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives
  • Demonstrates ability to organize and present content

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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