Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - 33500

Winstar; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation seeks a full-time Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner to perform exams and support the Violence Prevention Services Program. The role involves trauma-informed patient care, education for tribal and local communities, and collaboration with health staff to ensure quality trauma care.

Qualifications include nursing licensure, 2+ years of relevant experience, and strong confidentiality and communication skills. 24/7 on-call availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Ability to apply trauma-informed care in sensitive cases.
• Strong commitment to patient confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.
• Experience managing stress and delivering trauma-informed care in complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Performs domestic violence and sexual assault exams.
• Provides education to tribal and local communities on medical aspects of violence.
• Maintains client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Coordinates with Violence Prevention Services and health staff.
• Participates in staff meetings and training; submits program reports.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Empathetic communication

Confidentiality

Stress management

Leadership potential

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's of Nursing (nonessential)

Tools

Electronic recordkeeping systems

Job description

Description

We are currently looking for aFull Time Sexual Assault Nurse Examinerto join our Violence Prevention Services Program Team B team located at the Colony Building working8:00AM-4:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.

Summary

Performs domestic violence and sexual assault exams and provides training and education to tribal employees and community members.

Responsibilities

• Performs domestic violence and sexual assault nurse exams
• Provides education and training to tribal and local communities related to the medical aspects of domestic and sexual violence
• Works closely with Violence Prevention Services staff and CN Department of Health staff to provide trauma informed services
• Establishes good working relationships with both tribal and community partners
• Attends staff meetings, conferences and workshops as required
• Submits program reports as required by department and/or funding agency
• Understands and maintains client confidentiality and privacy as required by tribal policies, federal, and state laws and regulations Follows HIPAA requirements
• Maintains and reviews client records related to forensic exams for compliance and performance improvement
• Participates in the Chickasaw Nation and on the community response teams
• Assists with planning and participates in program and community awareness activities
• Assists with recruitment and clinical training of sexual assault and domestic violence nurse examiners
• Speaks to schools, community organizations, cooperative agencies, churches, youth groups, employee groups, etc. to provide standard program information or to serve as a resource on topics approved by the Secretary of Family Services
• Rotates on call 24/7 to provide/coordinate sexual assault and domestic violence exam
• Treats all patients with respect and maintains a cooperative attitude with other employees
• Adheres to rules of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing
• Helps coordinate quality health care across and among the various clinics of the CN Department of Health for individuals receiving sexual assault/ domestic violence services
• Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
• Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
• Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
• Maintains and promotes professionalism
• Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
• Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies

Essential:

• Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment or situation
• Ability to recognize, interpret, and regulate your own emotions, and understand those of other people
• Ability to use a trauma-informed approach with individuals, which promotes environments of healing and recovery
• Demonstrates and prioritizes personal well-being and utilize available resources as needed to support others effectively
• Ability to practice appropriate boundaries including no social media contacts with present or former individuals served
• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be self-motivated
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of relevant privacy regulations such as The Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Must have empathetic understanding of common social problems (i.e., addictions, mental health problems, domestic violence, sexual assault, etc.)
• Must have a helping attitude and understanding of problems within a family-oriented framework
• Knowledge and understanding of First American populations
• Knowledge of electronic recordkeeping systems
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma informed care
• Exhibits characteristics often associated with leadership such as trustworthiness, high energy, self-confidence, results orientation, coaching, mentoring, continuous improvement, collaboration, etc.
• Ability to remain calm under stress
• Strong work ethic
• Organizational and time-management abilities
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
• Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management

Skills

Essential:

• Advanced computer skills
• Skilled in operating a computer and/or other equipment related to specific role (i.e. automated currency counters, calculator, projector, binding machine, other related office equipment)
• Demonstrates strong self-management skills, including maintaining a healthy work life balance to ensure quality customer service

Experience

Essential:

• 2 years directly related experience

Education

Essential:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required

Nonessential:

• Bachelor's of Nursing

Credentials

Essential:

• Unrestricted Oklahoma Registered Nurse License
• Standard Driver's License
• Pass general background check
• Please see the below comments

Nonessential:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Essential:

• Must have had a Registered Nurse License for a minimum of 2 years
• Completion of 40 classroom hours and clinical skills for SANE certification preferred or must be completed within 6 months of hire

Working Conditions

Essential:

• Must not have charges or arrests for substance abuse related offenses within the past two years
• If applicable, must have at least one year of sobriety
• May be required to assist individuals who are under the influence
• May be required to assist individuals with unmanaged emotions
• Mix of office/non-office settings
• Stressful environment due to any or a combination of deadlines, pressures, multiple tasks, lines of communication, risks, speed of operations, etc.
• Sometimes lift and or carry up to 15 lbs
• Sitting up to 50% of shift
• Standing up to 50% of shift
• Walking up to 25% of shift
• Repetitive motions
• Listening and hearing ability
• Visual acuity for detail, distance, color, depth perception
• May be required to work after hours or on weekends as needed
• Pass pre-employment drug test

Training

It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission:

• To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Vision:

• To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values:

• The Chickasaw People
• Cultural Identity
• Servant Leadership
• Selflessness
• Can Do Attitude
• Perseverance
• Stewardship
• Trust and Respect
• Loyalty
• Honesty and Integrity
• Teamwork