SAFE Nurse

Boston Medical Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore, MD is seeking a competent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent (SANE-A) to provide comprehensive care to victims ages 13 and older in a forensic-focused setting.

The RN will perform evidentiary examinations, follow SAFE protocols, coordinate referrals, administer medications, and testify in court as needed, while maintaining compassionate, trauma-informed care and precise documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with current Maryland license.
• Specialized training as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent required.
• Minimum two years' clinical experience, preferably in Women’s Health or Emergency Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Completes evidentiary examination per established protocols with precise documentation.
• Communicates with victims, families, ED staff, law enforcement and court officers.
• Follows SAFE procedures for specimen handling and medications.
• Provides referrals to victims and families as needed.
• Testifies in court when required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Phlebotomy

Assessment skills

Education

RN license

SANE-A training

CPR (Healthcare Provider)

Job description

Under minimal supervision provides comprehensive care to victims of sexual assault ages 13yrs old and older. In addition to following forensic principles and protocols to ensure the integrity of all forensic specimens collected by this examiner, this care includes the physical and psychological assessment, crisis intervention, prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, prevention of pregnancy, referral for counseling, collection of potential forensic evidence and providing testimony in court proceedings.Education:Must have attended a specialized training program for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/AdolescentLicensures/Certifications:• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a registered nurse.· Healthcare Provider CPR biennial• Prefer current FNE-A certification but will provide clinical training for RN who completed the didactic course within the past 3 months or who is registered to attend an FNE-A courseExperience:Must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience, preferably in Women’s Health or Emergency Medicine.Skills:• Interpersonal and verbal communication (oral and written) skills required in order to educate and comfort patients and their families, maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel, and maintain appropriate documentation records.• Phlebotomy• Excellent assessment skillsPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:• Completes evidentiary examination per established protocols and consistently provides accurate, thorough documentation of the examination.• Communicates effectively with victims of sexual assault, their families/SO, ED staff, law enforcement and officers of the court• Recognizes victims needing immediate referrals to ED attending (I.e. psych treatment with disclosure, suicidal/homicidal ideation, identification of injuries not disclosed during triage)• Follows SAFE procedures for laboratory specimens to be collected and medications to be administered and documents variances• Provides appropriate referrals to victims and family membersAssessment• Utilizes physical assessment and interviewing techniques.• Anticipates need for intervention by other disciplines.• Determines priorities for patient care needs or problems.Planning• Assesses the patient’s discharge needs and ensure a safe environment with law enforcement.• Coordinates referrals if necessary.• Provide emergency resources if warranted per SAFE policyImplementation• Performs clinical nursing skills independently.• Administers medications• Initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary.• Verbally communicates the patient's status to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.• Communicates in a therapeutic manner with the patient, family and visitors.• Applies teaching/learning principles in education of patient and family.Teaching and Quality Improvement• Participates in monthly mandatory SAFE staff meetings• Meets with Clinical Program Manager as scheduled to review feedback of chart review after each examination is completedAll roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:RespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$32.18 - $49.46Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.