SAFE Nurse

Must have attended a specialized training program for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent

• 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 course

Must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience, preferably in Women's Health or Emergency Medicine.

• 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 skills

• 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 members

• Utilizes physical assessment and interviewing techniques.
• Anticipates need for intervention by other disciplines.
• Determines priorities for patient care needs or problems.

• 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 policy

• 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.

• Participates in monthly mandatory SAFE staff meetings
• Meets with Clinical Program Manager as scheduled to review feedback of chart review after each examination is completed

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

I 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 expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

I 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 environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

$32.18 - $49.46

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

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