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The Forensic Nurse is responsible for the coordination of health care services for all Sexual Assault, domestic violence, victims of human trafficking or any patient that requests a forensic examination during the acute period and ensures follow up coordination is available.

Main duties and functions:

+ Perform emergent medical triage of the presenting patient

+ Conduct medical forensic examinations in accordance with state standards, local protocol and best practices

+ Maintain chain of custody for collected forensic evidence

+ Provide testimony as applicable

+ Educate survivors on the health impacts of sexual assault, domestic violence and trauma

+ Provide medical health referrals as appropriate

+ Provide support services referrals as appropriate

+ Maintain proficiency in Forensic examinations and completes required continuing education

+ Works collaboratively with law enforcement, victims advocacy services and legal entities

+ Coverage of on-call hours, to include holiday and weekend coverage

+ Participate in community education and outreach projects as needed by the Program Coordinator

Additional duties may include:

+ As assigned

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

+ Minimum Qualifications

+ RN license state of Montana required

+ BLS required

+ TNCC and ENPC preferred (required within 1 year of hire)

+ Two + years Healthcare experience in applicable field required

+ SANE training required

+ SANE Certification preferred (required within 18 months of hire)

+ Two + years Forensic Nursing experience preferred

+ Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, time management and program development