Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner: Evidence & Survivor Care

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) to provide timely, compassionate, patient-centered forensic care. You will be part of the Sexual Assault Response Team, handling evidence collection, documentation, and coordination with treatment teams and law enforcement.

The role requires active medical licensure in NYS (RN/NP/PA/MD) with post-licensure experience, SAFE training, and ongoing BLS/ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State license and current registration to practice (RN/NP/PA/MD) with 1 year of full-time clinical post-licensure experience.
• Completion of Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Training certified/approved by NYSDOH.
• Must obtain NYSDOH SAFE certification within 12 months of appointment and maintain it via CME credits every 3 years.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond to SAFE-designated NYC H+H settings within 60 minutes when on call.
• Obtain informed consent and conduct suspect evidence collection with chain-of-custody.
• Document findings and complete relevant assessment and CVB forms.
• Provide victim advocacy, health teaching, and follow-up recommendations to patients.

Skills

On-call readiness

Forensic evidence handling

Clinical assessment

Education

NYS professional license (RN/NP/PA/MD)

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) to provide timely, compassionate, patient-centered forensic care. You will be part of the Sexual Assault Response Team, handling evidence collection, documentation, and coordination with treatment teams and law enforcement.

The role requires active medical licensure in NYS (RN/NP/PA/MD) with post-licensure experience, SAFE training, and ongoing BLS/ACLS certification.