RN-Assault Examiner-Float

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Float
• Schedule: 72 hours on call: 6 12-hour shifts per 6 week schedule
• Location: DeKalb, Highlands, River Park, Stones River, and Rutherford

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s):

• Certification specializing in Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Completion of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training SANE-A within 12 months and completion of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training SANE-P within 16 months, if applicable.

Perform forensic examinations of individuals who have been sexually assaulted and provide related patient care and referrals.

• Take a medical history and account of the assault from the patient. Assess the patient’s psychological condition and performs physical examination.
• Collect and preserve all evidence, collects relevant specimens and documents findings.
• Provide direct nursing care of injuries and prophylactic medications. Refer to appropriate personnel/facility for further treatment as necessary.
• Communicate with victims and their families regarding evidence collection, treatment recommendations and reporting to law enforcement (except in cases of mandated reporting). Provide victim advocacy and/or expert testimony in court trials.