Miscellaneous Temp - Forensic Nurse (CVRCC)

Job Title

Works under the general direction of the CVRCC Nursing Coordinator to provide nursing care to victims of sexual assault.

Pay Grade: 56H

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited R.N. program and holds a master's degree or higher from an accredited Nursing program.
• Licensed as an R.N. and as an Advanced Practice Nurse with a certificate of fitness for prescribing; AND
• Certified through ANCC or AANP as a Nurse Practitioner.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interviews victims of sexual violence for histories of assault.
• Performs physical exams of adults and children and documents accurately.
• Documents injuries, pertinent physical findings, and child development via diagrams and through clear digital photographs on the agency camera.
• Collects evidence from victims.
• Correctly packages this evidence, following standard chain of evidence procedure.
• Provides age-appropriate nursing care, regulated by the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act.
• Provides prophylactic treatment for certain STIs and pregnancy, utilizing standard medical protocol.
• Refers for emergency care and follow-up as appropriate.
• Testifies as an expert witness in Criminal, Juvenile, and Federal Courts.
• Participates in the training of nurses and physicians.
• Attends after-hours Nursing staff meetings.

KSAs

• Ability to assess victims of sexual violence and determine their physical and psychosocial needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with victims, family members, law enforcement, personnel from other agencies, and staff.
• Ability to provide individualized, compassionate, professional, and culturally sensitive care to victims and make appropriate decisions in a timely manner.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, FileMaker programs, and Nextgen.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license.
• Must have daily access to an operable automobile and meet County requirements for automobile insurance upon date of employment.
• Must be willing to be "on-call" as scheduled and willing to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must complete the Orientation/Training phase of employment within three months of start.

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.