Nurse, Emergency Medicine

Job Details:

Job Location:

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay - Tampa, FL 33613, Position Type:
Part Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Travel Percentage:
Negligible, Job Shift: Any, Job Category:
Health Care, Position Summary

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay brings help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges or trauma resulting from sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence, financial distress, substance abuse, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, emotional or situational problems. The part‑time On‑Call SAS Nurse Examiner is responsible for conducting sexual assault medical forensic exams on both male and female victims, ages 13 and older within 120 hours of the sexual assault.

Opportunity may be available for training and certification for exams for victims 12 and under. This position reports to the Manager of Nursing and in his or her absence the Director of Sexual Assault Services.

• The nurse examiner will use a trauma informed care approach to help and provide forensic exams to victims dealing with the trauma of sexual assault in a compassionate and nonjudgmental manner.
• Participates in the performance quality improvement (PQI) process and uses data to improve services and outcomes.

• Take on‑call for sexual battery examinations as scheduled.
• Conduct sexual assault medical forensic examinations on both males and females 13 years of age and older within 120 hours of assault.
• Physical assessment and evaluation of the sexual assault survivor.
• Make referrals for treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and post coital contraception.
• Make appropriate referrals for victims of trauma or associated problems.
• Serve as an expert for the criminal justice system in a sexual battery prosecution.
• Serve as consultant to other agencies as necessary.
• Process specimens for the laboratory as necessary.
• Maintain contact with Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Inc. for at least one (1) year after termination of employment and respond to any and all subpoenas on cases that were examined while employed as a Nurse Examiner.
• Know and comply with the policies and procedures of the Agency, FCASV, the IAFN, the OAG and the FDLE crime lab.
• Know basic microscope skills and identify common pathogens.
• Take digital and colposcopy photographs for use in court.
• Perform such other duties as required by the supervisor.

• Cooperation/Teamwork
  - Works toward win/win solutions. Deals with conflict collaboratively. Discusses root causes underlying the problem. Develops effective working relationships.
• Engaging Communication
  - Relates to people in an open, honest, sincere manner. Treats people with respect. Is friendly and approachable. Listens attentively to others. Communicates ideas clearly. Communicates appropriately with leadership and coworkers.
• Customer Service (Internal & External)- Recognizes and attends to important details with accuracy and efficiency. Treats customers courteously. Responds to customer requests in a timely manner. Elicits feedback from customers to monitor their satisfaction. Considers both short and long-term interests of the customer in making service decisions. Proactively identifies customer needs. Takes responsibility to resolve customer complaints. Takes business or personal risks to serve customers’ long-term interests.
  
  Creates strategies to help the organization serve customers more effectively.
• Adaptability
  - Adapts readily to changes. Works effectively under stress. Needs minimal supervision. Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment. Is reliable, dependable and results oriented. Maintains productivity and composure under pressure. Effectively prioritizes work and…