Position Summary(Basic Job Function)
This is a temporary or on-call position. Provides direct nursing care, counseling and instruction to patients in a health care clinic.
Unit Position Summary
A. Completes competency checklist while being observed by an experienced SANE.
B. Provides direct medical-forensic care for patients presenting following sexual assault from the MSU community and the four surrounding counties (Ingham, Eaton, Shiawassee and Clinton)
C. Provides comprehensive clinical care including repeat physical assessments, immunizations, medication administration, and photo documentation, as appropriate.
D. Provides immediate, victim centered crisis intervention and emotional support for patients in the context of the medical exam.
E. Provides for support outside the context of the medical exam by procedurally linking survivors in person with trained advocates who can provide confidential advocacy, crisis intervention, and supportive services.
F. Ensures advocates are available to survivors, before, during and after the medical exam/evidence collection.
G. Offers emergency contraception for sexual assault survivors who are at risk of becoming pregnant, prophylactic antibiotics to treat sexually transmitted diseases that may have been contracted during the assault.
H. Provides trauma informed, culturally sensitive comprehensive clinical care.
I. Conducts a thorough medical exam and forensic evidence collection (if applicable per survivor’s decision) utilizing current best practices.
J. Describes the medical exam, options for forensic exam, and options for medical treatment including prophylaxis pharmaceuticals.
K. Conducts medical history interview.
L. Conducts forensic and medical examinations.
M. Discusses after-care and treatment options with the patient.
N. Utilizes specialized forensic equipment.
O. Participates in ongoing training regarding topics such as: identifying patterned injury, documenting injuries, maintaining chain-of-evidence and providing expert witness testimony.
P. Follows policies, procedures, and protocols for the program.
Q. Participates in program staff meetings.
R. Assists with routine clinic maintenance, such as stocking of clinic supplies and scheduling.
S. Participates in quality measures, including peer review, continuing education, and orienting and precepting new team members.
T. If not yet SANE-A Certified, must be actively working towards SANE-A certification, must participate in clinical supervision by a certified SANE, and must complete certification within three years of SANE training.
U. Assists with other operational duties as delegated by the Healthcare Program Coordinator/Medical Director
V. 24 hours of continuing education annually, including 4 hours regarding the issues of sexual assault medical-forensic examinations
W. Maintains close working relationship with SANE medical director, Lead SANE and members of other disciplines in the care of sexual assault patients.
X. Provides court testimony as needed.
Y. Collect and accurately report program and grant-related data.
Z. Completes other duties as specified and assigned.
Desired Qualifications
English language proficiency; bilingual desired though not required; Three years minimum registered nursing experience in a hands-on patient care capacity; Ability to plan and organize work autonomously; Excellent clinical assessment skills; Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness and good judgment in executing the roles and responsibilities of a nurse; Ability to work collaboratively with other clinicians and victim service responders; completion of 40 hour didactic SANE training approved by International Association of Forensic Nurses.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume
Cover Letter
Special Instructions
Candidates must complete and maintain Basic Life support certification; maintained certification as a Registered Nurse in Michigan; and will have to successfully complete a criminal and educational background check.
Work Hours
ON-CALL
Summary of Health Risks
Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue, and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.
· TB risk or work within three feet of patients in a health care setting.
· Fine manual dexterity 26-75% of the time.
· Visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.
