Registered Nurse (RN) - SANE / Forensic
Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, VA

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

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.