RN - Forensic/SANE (PRN)-CW Forensic/Sane Program

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A RN Forensic/Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) is a registered nurse who has completed additional training and education set forth by the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN); provides timely, compassionate, trauma informed care to victims of sexual violence; collects a medical history and account of the assault from the patient; assesses the patient’s condition and performs medical forensic examination as clinically indicated and inside jurisdictional policies for pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients; maintains standards of practice according to Forensic Nursing Scope and Standard of Practice, International Association of Forensic Nursing (IAFN), and U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women Protocols for Intimate Partner Violence, SANE-P, and SANE-A medical forensic examinations; collects and preserves all evidence such as relevant specimens and photo documentation and documents the findings; provides direct nursing care of prophylactic treatment of sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy and makes appropriate referrals for continued care; provides timely verbal and written reports to relevant agencies; reports to law enforcement in a manner that promotes informed decisions and provides expert testimony when needed in court for trials; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; maintains all relevant certifications and licensure(s) for forensic nursing clinical practice; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the state of Alabama, one year of professional nursing experience and current Alabama RN license or current Multi-State RN License in accordance with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama. Note: USA Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama.

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