RN Sexual Assault Examiner

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an RN Sexual Assault Examiner to perform forensic examinations and evidence collection for sexual assault cases. You will respond rapidly, collaborate with SART, and document findings with a strong emphasis on patient safety and privacy.

You will maintain IAFN involvement, pursue ongoing forensic nursing CEUs, and provide compassionate care while engaging with the judicial process as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of healthcare experience required.
• Current RN license; valid RN license in NLC participating state.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete forensic examination and evidence collection; respond to paging within 10 minutes and arrive within 60 minutes of call.
• Collaborate with SART to ensure appropriate follow-up care.
• Document all findings accurately and maintain patient records confidentially.
• Maintain IAFN affiliation and complete at least 20 CEUs in forensic nursing every 2 years.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation and data review.
• Develop and implement plan of care and monitor outcomes with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Forensic examination

Evidence collection

Communication

Collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our RN Sexual Assault Examiner, you will assume responsibility for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with the healthcare team and patient/family to meet their needs, while performing forensic examinations for sexual assault cases.

Every day you will promote optimal patient health, well-being, and safety through the nursing process, diligently perform forensic examinations to collect and preserve evidence, and provide follow-up care. You will also be available to participate in the judicial process, including providing expert testimony and witnessing.

To be successful in this role, you will be a Registered Nurse with specialized forensic examination skills, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. You will excel in evidence collection, compassionate patient care for sexual assault survivors, and ethical engagement with the judicial process.

• Performs complete forensic examination and collection of evidence. Responds to page within 10 minutes and arrives within 60 minutes of call.
• Collaborates with members of SART to ensure appropriate followup care.
• Accurately documents all findings of examination. Thorough and confidential maintenance of patient records.
• Belongs to International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN), which is the oversight organization for SANE training. Participates in continuing education of at least 20 CEUs from forensic nursing every 2 years.
• Assesses patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interview, review of medical records and clinical data.
• Evaluates patient’s response and intervenes to ensure optimal patient outcome. Develops and implements patient plan of care and observes outcomes in accordance with nursing standards and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Three (3) years relevant healthcare experience
• RN License; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact

Preferred

• Background in nursing and data management
• Experience with ER, ICU, or acute care of stroke
• Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse

Where You'll Work

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

Pay Range

$34.14 - $61.23 /hour