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Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia, Inc.
Macon, GA | Full Time
$71k-87k (estimate)
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Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia, Inc.
Macon, GA | Full Time
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Forensic Nurse Examiner
$71k-87k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Months Ago
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Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia, Inc. is Hiring a Forensic Nurse Examiner Near Macon, GA
The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) is a registered nurse who has completed the requirements set forth by the International Association of Forensic Nurse to become a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). The Forensic Nurse will provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to the sexual assault client. This may include a medical-forensic exam, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, photographic documentation, referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, support and participation in legal proceedings. The FNE is expected to follow protocols established by the Medical Director and/or the Sexual Assault Center Director and policies of Crisis Line & Safe House.
Forensic Nurse Examiner Job Functions:
Forensic Nurse Examiner Job Functions:
- Coordinate call schedule with the Sexual Assault Center Director monthly, at a time prearranged by the Center Director.
- Respond to a call within 10 minutes and to the patient within 30 – 40 minutes of the initial call.
- Provide phone triage to determine if the patient is a candidate to present to the Center or if the patient needs to be seen at the local emergency department.
- Coordinate care by all agencies involved and coordinate referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up as needed.
- Perform a complete medical and forensic examination.
- Explain all options available to the patient so that he/she can make informed decisions.
- Collect evidence at the patient’s request, guided by the history given.
- Document detailed injuries accurately with support of photographic evidence.
- Maintain chain of custody to include evidence collected and the forensic medical records and adhere to release policy.
- Maintain professional standard including patient and medical record confidentiality
- Administer appropriate medications per protocols.
- Provide testimony as a fact witness or expert witness when subpoenaed, to any cases performed while with CL&SH and coordinate with attorneys during judicial process.
- Participate in case reviews at a minimum of 6 times per year.
- Maintain client, shelter, and program security.
- Assess client needs, provide crisis intervention, and assist in safety planning.
- Acts as an on-call resource to victims seeking services
- Adhere to departmental polices related to the care of sexual assault patients.
- Work collaboratively with program advocates, law enforcement and other community stakeholders
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of an ASN or Diploma Nurse.
- Have an active Georgia RN license with no restrictions.
- Have at least two years of direct patient care nursing experience preferred.
- Maintain all requirements as required by the local hospitals for credentialing
- Complete all hospital credentialing applications in a timely manner
- Have completed the SANE requirements set forth by the International Association of Forensic Nurses and/or the national guidelines.
- Maintains CPR
- Able to work independently
- Pass a criminal background check
- Willing to submit to random drug screenings
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$71k-87k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/18/2024
WEBSITE
cl-sh.org
HEADQUARTERS
Macon, GA
SIZE
<25
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