PRN Nurse Examiner RN or APRN

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:   

Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Preferred: SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) or training may be provided 

Licensure:  Must hold a Florida license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or a Registered Nurse.  

Experience: 

Registered Nurse with at least one year of experience in Midwifery, OB/GYN, ER, Women’s Health and/or completion of SANE certification

Or 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse including a clinical rotation in Midwifery, OB/GYN, ER, Women’s Health

Additional Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age.

Negative Drug Screening prior to hire and throughout employment.

Clear Criminal Background Check throughout employment with Suncoast Center and local checks prior to hire and annually along with DCF Level II prior to hire and as required by DCF, and Must have valid Florida Driver’s License Motor Vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment along with reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle insurance. (must be in compliance with Florida Laws and Administrative Codes with fingerprinting and determined to be of good moral character).

Working Conditions/Physical Attributes: Must have valid Florida driver's license, proof of personal automobile insurance and a driving record that is acceptable to Suncoast Center. Travel to Pinellas County community locations such as, but not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes, county jail, Eckerd College, and CASA DV shelter. Schedule is on-call.  

• ability to access and move freely throughout exam room, 
• ability to lift 10 lbs overhead, 
• ability to carry 25 lbs, 
• ability to walk approximately 150 yards 
• ability to sit or stand during the duration of exam, 2-4 hours
• ability to sit in front of computer screen for compile reports 

Computer Literate: Computer and technical skills sufficient to perform responsibilities and train others.

Job Duties: 

To ensure organizational excellence, the incumbent performs Sexual Assault Victim Examinations on victims/survivors of sexual violence crimes.  Throughout exam, provides sensitivity and understanding to promote recovery and healing for victims of sexual violence.

• Perform an appropriate and detailed, physical medical or forensic examination to collect evidence and lab specimens in accordance with the SAVE program protocol;
  1. The SAVE team sees male and female victims of sexual assault ages 13-17 if they were assaulted by a non-caregiver, and male and female victims ages 18-100. 
• Participate in 24 hour on-call rotation to respond onsite or in a community setting to perform examination;
  1. Should be available for on call for a minimum of one 12-hour shift per week and should be able to physically respond within 60 minutes. 
• Maintain understanding and sensitive disposition for victims/survivors of sexual assault to ensure comfort during the exam process;
• Create a thorough and accurate medical record on each client examined in accordance with SAVE program protocol;
• Provide medical advice and referrals for SAVE clients as appropriate;
• Attend monthly SAVE Team meetings. 
• Provide accurate, expert testimony as requested on SAVE cases;
• May participate in performing SAVE AFTERcare Clinic exams according to Sexual Assault Services protocol; 
• Attend training as needed to remain current on best practice in the field;
• Attend and actively participate in all staff development and quality assurance meetings to obtain up to date information on status of program and protocols, as well as obtaining training information relevant to position.  Participate in training, orientation, and assessment of new staff as requested;
• Participate in the agency and program's visionary goals by communicating with SAS manager regarding vision of what the program can become.  Provide written and oral communication to the SAS manager regarding current program vision, and status of the program, through open communication;
• Maintain good working relationships with professionals in the community by maintaining professionalism at all times.  Establish and maintain good working relationships with Suncoast Center, Inc. employees and volunteers to further an atmosphere based in teamwork;
• Maintain excellent professional conduct including but not limited to personal responsibility, ethical behavior, and treating individuals with dignity and respect.  Lead by example as a medical professional in the areas of personal responsibility, treating individuals with dignity and respect.  Adhere to all Suncoast Center, Inc. policies including:  Ethics, Supervision, Confidentiality, Safety, and Information and Security policies;
• Attend annual HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) training, will read and follow the Suncoast Center, Inc. Program Procedures Manual regarding protected health information, and will adhere to all HIPAA requirements;
• Complete Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training and any updates required to maintain that certification;
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• The ability to function and operate as a team player, showing dignity and respect for all.
• The ability to comply with all equal employment opportunity and ethical standards and regulations.
• The ability to take direction in a respectful and productive manner from supervisors and managers.
• The ability to work, as scheduled, in a timely fashion, and with an attitude oriented to service.
• The ability to have cordial and professional relationships both within the organization and with vendors, clients and third parties.
• If appropriate, the ability to produce all appropriate paperwork and reports consistent with contractual, state or federal standard, and to prepare and submit such paperwork on a timely basis.
• The ability to understand and comply with Suncoast Center, Inc. policies and procedures.
• The ability to render compassionate care and equal commitment to serve clients in need of healthcare assistance.

 Suncoast Center is a drug free workplace and we follow all state and federal laws related to marijuana use