On-Call Nurse Clinician I
Position Summary
This is a temporary or on-call position. Provides direct nursing care, counseling and instruction to patients in a health care clinic.
About the Role
The Sexual Assault Healthcare Program provides timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to sexual assault patients. This includes a medical forensic exam, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, photographic documentation, referrals for appropriate resources, medical follow-up, support, and participation in legal proceedings. The Sexual Assault Healthcare Program is open 24/7 365 days per year. This candidate will work variable hours to include overnight shifts.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct nursing care to sexual assault patients
- Performs medical forensic exams
- Administers prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases
- Documents findings through photographic means
- Refers patients to appropriate resources
- Makes medical follow-up appointments
- Supports patients during and after the forensic exam process
- Participates in legal proceedings as needed
Required Qualifications
- A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Michigan
- Previous employment working as a SANE
- Two years minimum registered nursing experience in a hands-on patient care capacity
- Completion of 40 hour didactic Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to plan and organize work autonomously
- Excellent clinical assessment skills
- Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, resourcefulness and good judgment in executing the roles and responsibilities of a nurse
- Ability to work collaboratively with other clinicians and victim service responders
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.