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$15,000 Sign On Bonus
Internal Associates Not Eligible

Job Summary:

Provide initial physical behavior assessment, clinical specimen/evidence collection, and intervention to individuals experience sexual assault. Coordinate the provision of urgent medical evaluation, follow-up, and crisis intervention resources. Establish and maintain clinical and legal records and chain of custody. Provide testimony regarding assessment, evidence collection and handling and documentation.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Supports policies, regulations, goals and objectives of the programObtains historical information regarding both the incident and health status of the patient.Conducts physical and forensic examination of individuals experience sexual assault for the purpose of detecting and treating injury/disease and collection potential evidence.Provides care in a compassionate manner, adjusting timing of procedures as needed to meet the psychological and physical needs of the patient.Identified and facilitates care for injuries that require medical treatment. Collects, processes, and maintains appropriate chain of custody of both clinical and non-clinical evidence and necessary records.Documents assessment, evidence collection, and interventions with careful attention to legal consideration.Provides crisis interventionProvides patient education regarding examination, procedures, post exposure pregnancy and STD prevention, follow-up care, HIV and other STD testing, an rape-trauma syndrome.Conducts activities with attention to patient right of privacy and confidentialityCoordinates with law enforcement and rape advocacy groups as part of the SART teamParticipates in the education of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, health care providers, law enforcement and the public as necessaryMaintains equipment and supplies necessary for examinations.Provides testimony, when requested, on examination procedures and findings.Participates in gathering statistical and program data.Provides activity reports as requested.Participate in out-reach and community education activities.Participate in necessary meeting and committee work.Participate in maintaining and achieving grant related activities, goals, objectives, and outcomes.Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required.Successful completion of an online adult/adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) course through the International Association of Forensic Nurses required within 30 days of hire.AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.Must complete International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) approved Comprehensive Training for Adults within four months of hire.Must complete International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) approved Comprehensive Training for Pediatrics within one year of hire. Must be able to respond to exam site at Mary Washington Hospital within 60 minutes.Must have own transportation.Must be available to take on call time.Emergency / trauma experienced preferred.Membership in a professional organization preferred.Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication; as well as computerized systemsAbility to work in stressful environmentsDemonstrates collaboration with physician, staff, and MWHC AssociatesDemonstrates ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectivesDemonstrates ability to organize and present content

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.