Forensic Examiner - Emergency Dept Administration - PRN

About the role

The Forensic Examiner is a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse, or Physician Assistant employed by Stormont Vail Health reporting to the Clinical Nurse Leader and Director of the Emergency Department. The Forensic Examiner will assist in maintaining the program by providing emergency services for victims of sexual assault, including a complete forensic exam. The Forensic Examiner will work collaboratively with and serve as a resource to appropriate law enforcement agencies, community advocacy groups, media, and legal staff to assure program principles are followed. Forensic Examiners will implement and monitor performance improvement measures when appropriate.

The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared Governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Explain the SANE/SART program and its role in the community.
• Contribute to professional growth and development of self and other SANEs.
• Provide information about the medical-legal exam and SANE/SART program to investigators and prosecutors.
• Maintain contact with SANE leadership for at least one year after termination of contract and respond to any and all subpoenas for cases examined while employed as a SANE.
• Consult with hospital and law enforcement records department.
• Maintain equipment and supplies in examination room after use.
• Perform and document the forensic interview and assessment accurately per standards outlined in policy.
• Scan all legal paper documentation into electronic medical record.
• Testify in court about records as necessary.
• Comply with all policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete Stormont Vail SANE orientation upon hire and maintain clinical competence as a SANE.
• Completes yearly SANE competencies as assigned.
• Bachelor's Degree (Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN) required.
• 1 year of nursing experience preferred.
• Registered Nurse - KSBN required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life, Long-Term, and Short-Term Disability insurance.
• 403B retirement plan with employer match.
• Career Advancement and Education Assistance Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.