This is a temporary non-benefit-eligible position not to exceed 6 months.
The Forensic Nurse Examiner FNE will provide timely non-judgmental compassionate care to adult and pediatric victims of physical and sexual assault. The sexual assault nurse examiner SANE exam may include a medical-forensic exam, evidence collection, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, photographic documentation, and referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up. The non-fatal strangulation NFS exam may include a medical-forensic exam with evidence collection, photographic documentation, referrals as stated above, and participation in subsequent legal proceedings. The FNE may perform other forensic evaluations and collect evidence as needed.
Essential Job Functions
• Perform a complete medical-forensic examination to include a completed head-to-toe medical assessment for trauma, detailed genital and anal examination, Forensic specimen collection, and supportive documentation. • Photo documentation of bodily and genital anal injuries with competent documentation. • Demonstrates care for the patient not just for evidence collection purposes. • Assess patient for mandatory reporting status and report when appropriate. • Maintain chain of custody and adhere to evidence guidelines. • Ensures patient medical record confidentiality HIPPA. • Cleans and sanitizes SANE room upon completion of exam. • Participates in periodic case review to include documentation and photographs. • Maintains clinical education hours relevant to sexual assault or forensics. • Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development needs, meets all system departmental educational requirements. • Demonstrates collaborative supportive and caring behaviors in communication with patients, families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team. • Consideration is given to the appropriateness of care based on the population-specific needs of the patient. • Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department organization. • Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinics mission, vision, values, code of business conduct, and service expectations. • Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. • Maintains competency in all organizational departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety, or job performance. • Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department organization.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Experience: Two (2) years of nursing experience
Certification and Licensures: