Registered Nurse SANE Unit Based PRN

Overview

Provides nursing care to sexual assault patients.

Responsibilities

• Offers kit collection options to the patient and performs a complete medical/forensic examination. Documents support as to why a step/action was not completed.

• Performs and documents the medical/forensic examination on the paper chart.

• Documents detailed injuries with support of photography after written consent from patient/legal guardian.

• Ensures the Emergency Physician completes a medical screening exam.

• Administers prophylactic medications.

• Maintains chain of custody for each sexual assault exam.

• Coordinates care of agencies involved in assisting the sexual assault patient and coordinates referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up.

• Provides testimony as a fact witness when subpoenaed and coordinates with attorneys during the judicial process. Maintains open communication with Risk Management during judicial process proceedings.

• Maintains equipment in proper working condition and exercises fiscal responsibility of unit’s resources.

• Completes suspect exams upon receiving a court-ordered warrant.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.

• Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

• Completion of approved "Sexual Assault Examiner Training" course required.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in New Hampshire required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.

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• Area of Interest:Nursing;

• FTE/Hours per pay period:.01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp);

• Shift:Rotating;

• Job ID:22996;

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