OhioHealth
Forensic Nurse (SANE), (Casual), Marion/Mansfield
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Job Description Summary
This position provides medical forensic exams to victims of intentional and/or interpersonal violence (sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking). He/She is accountable for the practice of forensic nursing as defined by state and national guidelines, the Ohio Revised Code, and the International Association of Forensic Nursing (IAFN).
Responsibilities And Duties
80% Assessment/Diagnosis
- Collection of comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation in systematic and ongoing process: Involves patient and Law Enforcement.
- Completes a detailed history as given by the patient/victim.
- Prioritizes data collection activities (including photo documentation and body diagrams) based on patient's immediate condition, or anticipated needs of patient or situation. Completes a head-to-toe assessment looking for life threatening injuries for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment.
- Uses appropriate evidence-based assessment techniques and instruments to collect, analyze and document initial and ongoing subjective and objective data from patients.
- Collects evidence using a kit provided by the Ohio Department of Health while following all protocols from the Ohio Revised Code and the International Association of Forensic Nurses.
- Identifies life threatening injuries or any injuries/ trauma and reports them to the physician.
- Uses assessment data to identify pertinent nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems.
20% Safety Planning/ Follow up care
- Involves Law Enforcement, patient, family when applicable and advocate to develop safety plan.
- Coordinates follow up care for additional STI/HIV testing, trauma informed care or any other necessarily follow up care needed.
- Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in status of patient or evaluation of situations, including development of outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care.
- Testify in court, when called to do so regarding process of medical forensic examination, items collected, photographic documentation and medical record documentation.
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As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's Degree (Required)
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
- RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing
- SANE-A - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Adult/Adolescent - Forensic Nursing Certification Board
- SANE-P - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Pediatric - Commission for Forensic Nursing Certification (was Forensic Nurse Certification Board)
- SANE - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - International Association of Forensic Nurses
Additional Job Description
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
This position requires a current registered nurse license from the State of Ohio. Must complete a 40+ hour didactic training, perform speculum exams under the direct supervision of a physician/ NP/PA until competent and complete 3 sexual assault exams with an experienced forensic nurse either on a patient or in a simulation environment. Once established and comfortable as an adult/adolescent nurse, another 40 hour didactic pediatric training will need to be completed along with shadowing several exams until competency reached.
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Must commit to being on call a minimum of 24 hours per month for their assigned area, attend 75% of monthly meetings, as well as attend continuing educational opportunities.
Must be willing to commit to providing 2 years of service as a forensic nurse after training has been completed.
Work Shift
Variable
Scheduled Weekly Hours
As Needed
Department
SANE
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Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all persons in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
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