Forensic Nurse/SANE, Emergency Department, Full-Time, Day Shift

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown seeks a Forensic Nurse (SANE) to provide medical care, document assault narratives, and collect forensic samples for potential prosecution. The SANE collaborates with advocates and a multidisciplinary team to support victims.

The role requires RN licensure, BLS within 30 days, and completion of a 40-hour SANE training with 25 hours competency-based training; 0.9 FTE, 36 hours/week, day shift, non-exempt. Campus address: Morgantown, WV.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of service or multi-state license via eNLC.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to sexual assault victims within a shift.
• Document patient accounts and collect forensic samples for potential prosecution.
• Collaborate with advocates and multidisciplinary team for patient support.
• Ensure nursing process is followed and maintain clinical judgment in care decisions.
• Mentor and develop staff; promote unit mission and values.

Skills

Patient care

Forensic sample collection

Collaborative teamwork

Nursing process

Education

RN license (state or eNLC)

BSN preferred / BSN enrolled track

40-hour SANE training

BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

A Forensic Nurse (or SANE Nurse) is a registered nurse who is specially-trained to provide care for victims of sexual assault. The SANE documents the patient’s account of the assault, performs necessary medical exams and collects forensic samples that may be used in prosecution of the crime.

SANEs are trained in both the physical and emotional aspects of caring for victims of sexual assault. SANEs collaborate with advocates from the local rape crisis centers who are available to provide resources and support to victims.

The SANE becomes an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and should be knowledgeable in the nursing process, forensic sample collection, victim’s needs and legal responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

1. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)

1. Documented completion of 40-hour SANE training course. Must complete 25-hour competency-based training, documented at department level.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).
2. Associates of Science in Nursing Degree (ASN) or Diploma, currently enrolled in a BSN program and BSN completed within 5 years of hire.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assumes responsibility, displays appropriate use of authority and accepts accountability in the delivery of patient care.
2. Provides direct patient care to the victim of sexual assault within a designated shift, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice.

3.Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and/or management, as applicable.

1. In response to data indicating commonly occurring risks to patient health status, initiates actions to correct, reduce and/or prevent risk.
2. Provides coordinated and comprehensive patient care including assessment, expected outcomes, nursing interventions and evaluation within an interdisciplinary team approach.
3. Negotiates the patient care tasks with family/patient within safe practice guidelines. Appropriately delegates patient care tasks to assigned personnel; providing follow-up for completion and patient response.
4. Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to who care is delegated.
5. Demonstrates the appropriate use of standards, effective use of resources, and evaluation of patient response in the delivery of patient care.
6. Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery.
7. Bases decisions made/actions taken on relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings. Seeks assistance/credible resource when unable to perform safely and independently.
8. Performs evaluation of patient response to tasks performed and delegated.
9. Determines/revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient acuity and available resources.
10. Assumes responsibility for the development of others
11. Engages in mentoring and networking activities to promote professional development.
12. Fosters the integration of staff and/or students into the health care team. Facilitates incorporation of the unit’s mission, values, and vision.
13. Functions to promote trusting relationships and open, honest communication at the unit level.
14. Engages in exchange of information relevant to specific patient assignment.
15. Interacts with various members of the health care team to meet patient care needs.
16. 24 hrs of call required each month. 8 of the 24 call hours will occur on the weekend.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Working closely with others

1. Protracted or irregular hours
2. Working around biohazards
3. Working around infectious diseases
4. Working with or near the deceased
5. Working with hands in water
6. Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Additional Job Description:

0.9 FTE 3-12 hour shift 7a-7p

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

51 WVUH Nursing Emergency Services

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.