Certified SAFE RN - Per Diem - SANE Department
Job Summary:
The Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) staff nurse is responsible for providing compassionate, trauma-informed, patient-centered care to the medical-forensic patient. The SAFE will provide comprehensive care to patients who have experienced sexual assault (adult and pediatric), domestic violence, intimate partner violence, child abuse/neglect, elder abuse/neglect, human trafficking, physical assault, and strangulation. Duties may include consultation and referral to services, medical assessment, care and treatment, medical-forensic exam, medication prophylaxis, documentation of injuries, forensic photography, community partner collaboration, ongoing safety planning, referrals for appropriate follow-up, adhering to mandated reporting laws, maintaining professional standards and clinical expertise as a SAFE, and preparing for and providing fact witness testimony to all cases performed. The SAFE nurse will perform within the emergency department and assist staffing as appropriate to facilitate flow and care for patients when not immediately caring for medical-forensic patients.
Orientation for this position will require at least 2 shifts per week for the first 2 months - then can move to a more flexible Per Diem schedule after orienation is complete.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: ASN Required, BSN preferred
License(s): Current Maine RN license or compact license
Certifications (s): BLS current or within 30 days of hire; ACLS current or within 90 days of hire; PALS current or within 1 year of hire
Per Diem position requires - Current State of Maine SAFE Certification or National Board SANE Certification
Experience: 1 -3 years preferred
Other Skills Required: Must be a team player, have strong communication skills as well the ability to multi-task
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Comp Range:
$31.84 - $43.85Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.
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