Forensic Nurse Examiner

About the role

Under the supervision of the Emergency Medicine Department (EMD) staff physician on duty, this role provides direct care to patients 13 years of age or older who indicate sexual assault has occurred within the past 240 hours or that intimate partner violence has occurred within the past 120 hours. In addition, this role conducts forensic suspect exams with a court order/search warrant in collaboration with law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Direct care includes documentation of the assault history and physical exam findings, forensic kit collection, as well as assessment of follow-up needs and community resource referrals.
• Testimony in a court of law regarding exam findings for victims and suspects is occasionally required.
• Attends a minimum of 6 staff meetings a year, as well as mandatory education sessions when new products or processes are introduced.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved nursing, medical or PA school.
• Completion of a 40-hour SANE-A (adolescent/adult) course.
• Must possess a valid license as an RN, MD, or PA issued by the state of Minnesota.
• Current AHA CPR certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred minimum of 24 months nursing experience.
• Completion of Intimate Partner Violence Nurse Examiner certificate program or Johns Hopkins Danger Assessment training.
• If one of these trainings are not completed prior to hire, staff will be required to complete within first year of employment.
• SANE- A Certification.

Skills

Passionate about patient advocacy, trauma-informed care, and making a difference in your community.

Benefits

Designed To Support Your Total Health

• Comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities.

Pay

Per diem, on call.

Schedule

• Self-scheduling of six, eight-hour shifts per month with rotation of days, evenings, and nights and one weekend shift.
• One holiday shift per year.