The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) will provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to adult and pediatric victims of physical and sexual assault. The sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) exam may include a medical-forensic exam, evidence collection, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, photographic documentation, and referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, and may support and participate in legal proceedings. The non-fatal strangulation (NFS) exam may include a medical-forensic exam with evidence collection, photographic documentation, referrals as stated above, and participation in subsequent legal proceedings. The FNE may perform other forensic evaluations and collect evidence as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform a complete medical forensic examination to include completed head to toe medical assessment for trauma, detailed genital/anal examination; Forensic specimen collection and supportive documentation; Photo documentation of bodily and genital/anal injuries with competent documentation. Demonstrates care for the patient, not just for evidence collection purposes.
• Assess patient for mandatory reporting status and report when appropriate.
• Maintain chain of custody and adhere to evidence guidelines.
• Ensures patient/medical record confidentiality (HIPPA).
• Cleans and sanitizes SANE room upon completion of exam.
• Participates in periodic case review to include documentation and photographs.
• Maintains clinical education hours relevant to sexual assault or forensics.
• Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development needs; meets all system/departmental educational requirements.
• Demonstrates collaborative, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patient’s families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Consideration is given to the appropriateness of care based on the population specific needs of the patient.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
• Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing 

Experience

• Two (2) years nursing experience

Certification and Licensures

• SANE-A/SANE-P certifications after two years of practice - Within 2 years of hire
• Healthcare Provider CPR Certification required - At hire
• Current Montana Registered Nurse Licensure required (or higher nursing licensure) - At hire