RN Sexual Assault Examiner

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our RN Sexual Assault Examiner, you will assume responsibility for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with the healthcare team and patient/family to meet their needs, while performing forensic examinations for sexual assault cases. Every day you will promote optimal patient health, well-being, and safety through the nursing process, diligently perform forensic examinations to collect and preserve evidence, and provide follow-up care. You will also be available to participate in the judicial process, including providing expert testimony and witnessing. To be successful in this role, you will be a Registered Nurse with specialized forensic examination skills, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. You will excel in evidence collection, compassionate patient care for sexual assault survivors, and ethical engagement with the judicial process.

 

• Performs complete forensic examination and collection of evidence.  Responds to page within 10 minutes and arrives within 60 minutes of call.
• Collaborates with members of SART to ensure appropriate followup care.
• Accurately documents all findings of examination. Thorough and confidential maintenance of patient records.
• Belongs to International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN), which is the oversight organization for SANE training. Participates in continuing education of at least 20 CEUs from forensic nursing every 2 years.
• Assesses patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interview, review of medical records and clinical data.
• Evaluates patient’s response and intervenes to ensure optimal patient outcome. Develops and implements patient plan of care and observes outcomes in accordance with nursing standards and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associate Degree (ADN) required
• Bachelor Degree (BSN) preferred
• Three (3) years relevant healthcare experience
• Two (2) years experience in acute care setting or outpatient women's health preferred
• RN License; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
• BLS (AHA) required

Preferred

• Background in nursing and data management
• Experience with ER, ICU, or acute care of stroke
• Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse

Schedule: PRN (variable)

Where You’ll Work

St. Thomas More Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, is the cornerstone of health care services for Fremont County and surrounding southern Colorado communities. St. Thomas More offers 24 hour emergency and trauma services; inpatient acute care; intensive care; labor, delivery, and nursery care; multi-modal diagnostic imaging; inpatient and outpatient surgical services; rehabilitation services; cardiopulmonary rehab and diagnostics; sleep studies; an infusion center; wound care; and a community blood bank. We are on a mission to provide high quality care with zero harm to patients and employees. Our board-certified physicians specialize in emergency medicine, internal medicine, urology, bariatric services, obstetrics/gynecology services, general surgery, orthopedic surgery and osteopathic treatment. Employees of St. Thomas More enjoy the camaraderie of a close-knit community hospital, the relaxed feel of small-town life and an affordable cost of living in a town rich in culture and historic architecture. Located about 50 miles from Colorado Springs at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the mouth of the Royal Gorge, locals and visitors alike enjoy this area for some of the state's best hiking, wildlife, rafting, camping, fishing, climbing, and mountain biking. Canon City has an assortment of restaurants, and breweries, and Farmer's Markets in the summer months.