Forensic Nurse Examiner

Forensic Nurse Examiner (PT)

Clinton Township, MI

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TURNING POINT INC

Description

Organization Overview:

Turning Point, Inc in Mount Clemens, MI is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Turning Point, Inc empowers domestic and sexual violence survivors through comprehensive services and resources while advocating for community action to end oppression and violence. We offer emergency shelter, housing, trauma advocacy services, forensic nurse examiner program & first response advocacy services, 24-hour hotline, personal protection order and legal advocacy services, and community outreach.

Position Overview:

The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) is part of a team of nurses that provides 24/7 emergency medical care and evidence collection for sexual assault survivors. Under the supervision of the Program Administrator, the FNE follows established protocols in providing medical forensic examinations, crisis intervention, testimonies, resources, and support to patients and their significant others. The FNE also assists the Program Administrator in the sustainability and advancement of Turning Point’s Forensic Nurse Examiner Program (FNEP) through the recruiting, training, and monitoring of staff members. Travel is required between FNEP sites.

General Task Areas:

• Implement agency and program mission and empowerment philosophy.
• Maintain agency policy on confidentiality, record keeping and professional ethics.
• Maintains policies, procedures, protocols and on-call schedules for the FNE Program.
• Perform medical forensic examinations of sexual assault patients and suspects.
• Coordinates case management and follow up appointments with patients.
• Dispense prophylactic medications under the direction of a Program Medical Director(s) per policy.
• Works with advocates to ensure crisis intervention and follow-up for sexual assault survivors.
• Provide fact/expert witness testimony when necessary.
• Provides presentations as requested by community programs (i.e. law enforcement, colleges, hospital ER staff etc.).
• Communicates with potential patients through hotline calls (answering medical questions, providing resources, providing crisis intervention, etc.).
• Participates in the quality assurance of medical charts.
• Maintains statistical data and provides reports
• Supports the development of partnerships with the program’s Medical Directors and the local Emergency Department Residency training programs.
• Recruit and train Forensic Nurse Examiners and monitor their progress.
• Assists in coordinating staff meetings/trainings.
• Assists in coordinating FNE education credits that are imperative for nursing licensure and forensic nursing credits.
• Provides/promotes coordinated peer review for team members and other professionals in the tri-county area.
• Assists in coordinating the facility and equipment usage.
• Supports 24/7 accountability of FNEP. Provides a minimum of 12 days per month of on-call coverage for the program.
• Promote the FNEP publicly.
• Assists in the planning, organization, and advancement of TP FNEP.
• Abide by agency policies, procedures, contracts, rules and regulations.
• Participates in applicable staff, committee meetings, and other meeting deemed necessary by Turning Point.
• Cooperates with all other Turning Point programs to achieve organizational goals.
• Perform duties as assigned by the CEO and Program Administrator.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Current unencumbered RN license in the State of Michigan.
• Current IAFN Member preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Five years prior nursing experience preferred.
• Prior experience with sexual assault patients preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in physical assessment, including pelvic examinations.
• Documentation of specialty training in sexual examination techniques as outlined in protocol.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and oral communications skills.
• Ability to provide trauma informed care.
• Ability to communicate with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to utilize computer for day to day tasks. (Microsoft Office 365)
• Ability to utilize office equipment (Copier, Scanner, Fax, etc.)
• Completion of Adult/Adolescent SANE basic training in accordance with IAFN guidelines.
• Completion of Pediatric SANE basic training in accordance with IAFN guidelines.
• Current SANE-A Certification from the IAFN required.
• Current SANE-P Certification from the IAFN preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work independently.
• Allows for flexibility in job function.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must have reliable transportation, auto insurance, a valid Michigan Driver’s License, and a good driving record; must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Salary:

Annual salary starts at $33,000 and is commensurate with qualifications. Salary includes excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and paid time off. Retirement plan options are also available.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mount Clemens, MI 48043: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $33,000