On-Call Sexual Assault Forensic Nurse Examiner

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners (SAFEs)—RNs and Advanced Practice Providers—to perform comprehensive, trauma-informed medical-forensic exams for sexual assault survivors in Brown University Health EDs, with on-call duties 24/7. You will maintain chain of custody, document findings, coordinate care and referrals, and testify when necessary.

Per diem, on-site at The Miriam Hospital in Providence.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Rhode Island or eligible under the Rhode Island Nurse Licensure Compact.
• 2 years minimum experience as RN or APP; emergency/women's health preferred.
• Credentialing and ongoing education requirements; participate in SAFE Team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide time-sensitive, trauma-informed medical forensic exams in hospital EDs.
• Maintain chain of custody and adhere to evidence collection protocols.
• Obtain detailed history for evidence collection and medical treatment; advise on contraception and STI prophylaxis when appropriate.
• Document injuries and use forensic photography for documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff for discharge planning with external agencies as needed.
• Meet 24-hour on-call minimum and respond within 1 hour (24/7).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Forensic evidence collection

Interdisciplinary collaboration

On-call readiness

Education

RI RN license or RI-compact RN

APP certification (NP/PA) RI

Tools

Forensic photography

Medical documentation

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners (SAFEs)—RNs and Advanced Practice Providers—to perform comprehensive, trauma-informed medical-forensic exams for sexual assault survivors in Brown University Health EDs, with on-call duties 24/7. You will maintain chain of custody, document findings, coordinate care and referrals, and testify when necessary.

Per diem, on-site at The Miriam Hospital in Providence.