Details
- Department : Emergency Department
- Schedule : PRN Varied shifts
- Hospital : Ascension Via Christi
- Location : Manhattan, Kansas
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example : Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.
Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.
Responsibilities
Perform forensic examinations of individuals who have been sexually assaulted and provide related patient care and referrals.
- Take a medical history and account of the assault from the patient. Assess the patient's psychological condition and perform physical examination.
- Collect and preserve all evidence, collect relevant specimens and document findings.
- Provide direct nursing care of injuries and prophylactic medications. Refer to appropriate personnel / facility for further treatment as necessary.
- Communicate with victims and their families regarding evidence collection, treatment recommendations and reporting to law enforcement (except in cases of mandated reporting).
Provide victim advocacy and / or expert testimony in court trials.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration :
- Required Credential(s) :
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing.
- Preferred Credential(s) :
- Certification specializing in Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.
Education :
- Diploma from an accredited school / college of nursing required.
- Completion of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training SANE-A within 12 months and completion of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training SANE-P within 16 months, if applicable.
Additional Preferences
No additional preferences.