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Registered Nurse SANE Unit Based PRN en Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health · Lebanon, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite

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Overview

Provides nursing care to sexual assault patients.

Responsibilities

  • Offers kit collection options to the patient and performs a complete medical/forensic examination. Documents support as to why a step/action was not completed.
  • Performs and documents the medical/forensic examination on the paper chart.
  • Documents detailed injuries with support of photography after written consent from patient/legal guardian.
  • Ensures the Emergency Physician completes a medical screening exam.
  • Administers prophylactic medications.
  • Maintains chain of custody for each sexual assault exam.
  • Coordinates care of agencies involved in assisting the sexual assault patient and coordinates referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up.
  • Provides testimony as a fact witness when subpoenaed and coordinates with attorneys during the judicial process. Maintains open communication with Risk Management during judicial process proceedings.
  • Maintains equipment in proper working condition and exercises fiscal responsibility of unit’s resources.
  • Completes suspect exams upon receiving a court-ordered warrant.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.
  • Qualifications

    • Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.
    • Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
    • Completion of approved “Sexual Assault Examiner Training” course required.

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • Licensed Registered Nurse in New Hampshire required.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.
    • Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training upon hire.
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