Job Description

Forensic Examiner

The Forensic Examiner is a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse, or Physicians 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 Examiner's 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.

Education Qualifications:

• Must successfully complete Stormont Vail SANE orientation upon hire and maintain clinical competence as a SANE. Completes yearly SANE competencies as assigned. Required
• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Experience Qualifications:

• 1 year Nursing experience. Required

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to concentrate and perform complex and variable mental efforts with emphasis on synthesis of information, written and oral communication. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse - KSBN Required

What You Will Do:

• Be able to explain the SANE/SART program and its role in the community. Contribute to professional growth and development of self and other SANE's. 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.
• Maintain photo documentation separate from electronic medical record.
• Explain the health care system and nursing process as required.
• Review all policies and maintains competencies.
• Ensure development and periodic updates of written procedures and protocols.
• Consult with nurse examiners, officers and advocates.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner (no later than 24 hours after exam).
• Must arrive to work timely, within 1 hour of notification when on call. Will sign up for minimum requirement of call shifts per month and holiday coverage per rotation.
• Delegates tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and department activities in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.

Required for All Jobs:

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options:

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines:

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability:

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope:

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands:

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions:

• Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

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