Job Description
The Forensic Nurse is responsible for the coordination of health care services for all Sexual Assault, domestic violence, victims of human trafficking or any patient that requests a forensic examination during the acute period and ensures follow up coordination is available.
Main duties and functions :
- Perform emergent medical triage of the presenting patient
- Conduct medical forensic examinations in accordance with state standards, local protocol and best practices
- Maintain chain of custody for collected forensic evidence
- Provide testimony as applicable
- Educate survivors on the health impacts of sexual assault, domestic violence and trauma
- Provide medical health referrals as appropriate
- Provide support services referrals as appropriate
- Maintain proficiency in Forensic examinations and completes required continuing education
- Works collaboratively with law enforcement, victims advocacy services and legal entities
- Coverage of on-call hours, to include holiday and weekend coverage
- Participate in community education and outreach projects as needed by the Program Coordinator
Additional duties may include :
As assignedKNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE :
Minimum QualificationsRN license state of Montana requiredBLS requiredTNCC and ENPC preferred (required within 1 year of hire)Two + years Healthcare experience in applicable field requiredSANE training requiredSANE Certification preferred (required within 18 months of hire)Two + years Forensic Nursing experience preferredOutstanding verbal and written communication skills, time management and program developmentResponsibilities
Main duties and functions :
Perform emergent medical triage of the presenting patientConduct medical forensic examinations in accordance with state standards, local protocol and best practicesMaintain chain of custody for collected forensic evidenceProvide testimony as applicableEducate survivors on the health impacts of sexual assault, domestic violence and traumaProvide medical health referrals as appropriateProvide support services referrals as appropriateMaintain proficiency in Forensic examinations and completes required continuing educationWorks collaboratively with law enforcement, victims advocacy services and legal entitiesCoverage of on-call hours, to include holiday and weekend coverageParticipate in community education and outreach projects as needed by the Program CoordinatorAdditional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
RN license state of Montana requiredBLS requiredTNCC and ENPC preferred (required within 1 year of hire)Two + years Healthcare experience in applicable field requiredSANE training requiredSANE Certification preferred (required within 18 months of hire)Two + years Forensic Nursing experience preferredOutstanding verbal and written communication skills, time management and program development