Forensic Nurse (SANE), (Casual), Marion/Mansfield

This position provides medical forensic exams to victims of intentional and/or interpersonal violence (sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking). The role is accountable for the practice of forensic nursing as defined by state and national guidelines, the Ohio Revised Code, and the International Association of Forensic Nursing (IAFN).

Responsibilities And Duties

• Assessment/Diagnosis (80%): Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation in a systematic and ongoing process, involving the patient and law enforcement.
• Complete a detailed history as given by the patient/victim.
• Prioritize data collection activities (including photo documentation and body diagrams) based on the patient's immediate condition or anticipated needs of the patient or situation.
• Complete a head-to-toe assessment looking for life-threatening injuries for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment.
• Use appropriate evidence-based assessment techniques and instruments to collect, analyze, and document initial and ongoing subjective and objective data from patients.
• Collect evidence using a kit provided by the Ohio Department of Health while following all protocols from the Ohio Revised Code and the International Association of Forensic Nurses.
• Identify life-threatening injuries or any injuries/trauma and report them to the physician.
• Use assessment data to identify pertinent nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems.
• Safety Planning/Follow-Up Care (20%): Involve law enforcement, patient, family when applicable, and advocate to develop a safety plan.
• Coordinate follow-up care for additional STI/HIV testing, trauma-informed care, or any other necessary follow-up care needed.
• Modify expected outcomes based on changes in status of patient or evaluation of situations, including development of outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
• Testify in court, when called to do so, regarding the process of medical forensic examination, items collected, photographic documentation, and medical record documentation.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in performing job duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (Required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing
• SANE-A - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Adult/Adolescent - Forensic Nursing Certification Board
• SANE-P - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Pediatric - Commission for Forensic Nursing Certification (was Forensic Nurse Certification Board)
• SANE - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - International Association of Forensic Nurses

Additional Qualifications

• This position requires a current registered nurse license from the State of Ohio.
• Must complete a 40+ hour didactic training, perform speculum exams under the direct supervision of a physician/NP/PA until competent, and complete 3 sexual assault exams with an experienced forensic nurse either on a patient or in a simulation environment.
• Once established and comfortable as an adult/adolescent nurse, another 40-hour didactic pediatric training will need to be completed along with shadowing several exams until competency reached.
• Must commit to being on call a minimum of 24 hours per month for their assigned area, attend 75% of monthly meetings, as well as attend continuing educational opportunities.
• Must be willing to commit to providing 2 years of service as a forensic nurse after training has been completed.

Schedule

Work Shift: Variable. Scheduled Weekly Hours: As Needed. Department: SANE.

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