The FNE/SANE nurse will conduct a forensic examination of the patient, cataloging evidence of physical or sexual abuse that may be used in a court case or police proceedings. Additionally, the FNE/SANE nurse will conduct a forensic interview, asking the victim about the incident(s) of abuse.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing
- 2-3 years of experience in clinical nursing within an acute care setting
- Ability to apply evidence-based interventions and nursing skills/technology to correlate to the patient’s response to an individualized plan of care
- Ability to recognize situational changes that require unplanned interventions
- Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems
- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions and the ability to think ahead, anticipate learning needs and take preventive actions
- Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Skilled at coaching and developing employees to achieve the quality and service standards of the International Association of Forensic Nurses
- Certification encouraged is the International Association of Forensic Nursing Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Adult/Adolescent (SANE-A) and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Pediatric (SANE-P) certifications
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
