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Forensic Nursing

 

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) provides compassionate, medical care to patients who experience interpersonal violence. Nursing care may include injury documentation, evidence collection, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, strangulation assessment, and professional testimony to support legal proceedings. For a full job description, please click here.

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Employment Requirements

• Possess excellent physical assessment skills, critical thinking, professional judgment, and empathy.

• Completion of the New Mexico Statewide SANE classroom training or equivalent.

• Successful completion of clinical components as defined in the Orientation and Precept Policy “So You Want to Become an Albuquerque SANE.”

• Commitment to work a minimum of three 12-hour on-call shifts per month, one of which must be night, with submission of six available shifts, two of which must be nights.

• Availability to take call 1 to 2 holidays per calendar year.

• When on-call, the expectation is to respond to pages within 5 minutes and be on-site within 60 minutes of the call.

• Attendance at monthly staff meetings.

Ability to pass a criminal background check

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MINIMUM NURSING QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current New Mexico Registered Nurse Licensure

• 3 years minimum RN experience preferred

• Current BLS-certified

• Individual malpractice insurance (1,000,000/3,000,000)

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Job Openings and Responsibilities

• Triage patient to determine the appropriate level of needed care; conduct Medical Screening Exam.

• Answer the Spanish patient line on an as-needed basis.

• Coordinate and advocate compassionate victim-centered care among the diverse agencies that co-respond to patients who have experienced violence.

• Perform and document the medical-forensic exam and interview, accurately and completely.

• Perform a complete physical examination to include:

• Head-to-toe assessment for trauma

• Detailed genital examination.

• Documentation of injuries, both descriptive and photographic

• Collection of forensic specimens and maintenance of Chain of Custody in accordance with current standards

• Maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.

• Maintain no conflict of interest.

• Administer prophylactic medications to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

• Coordinate referrals for appropriate medical, psychological, and legal follow-up as needed.

• Support and assist with Crime Victim Reparation Commission compensation claims.

• Coordinate with attorneys during legal proceedings, as needed.

• Participate in quality assurance activities, such as monthly meetings, at least one chart review per month, and an annual evaluation.

• Maintain a safe clinical environment: equipment in proper working condition, stocking supplies, reporting problems in a timely manner, and ensuring safety for self, patients, advocates, and co-workers.

• Compliant with mandatory reporting statutes for child sexual abuse and elder abuse.

• Obtain and maintain clinical, procedural, and equipment competencies.

• Participate in case reviews; conduct a minimum of one chart review per month.

• Attend monthly staff meetings, the third Thursday of the month from 5:30-7:30.

• Adhere to the personnel policies and procedures.

• Exercise fiscal responsibility of the SANE unit and resources.

 

If you are interested, send your resume to info@abqsane.org and we’ll get back to you.