Forensic Nurse Examiner/Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

POSITION SUMMARY The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) and/or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) will provide timely, trauma-informed, patient-centered, compassionate care to patients that have experienced sexual violence, including but not limited to pediatric, adolescent, adult sexual assault, non-fatal strangulation, intimate partner violence and human trafficking.# This will include a medical forensic exam if the patient consents, evidence collection, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, photographic documentation, referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, along with support and participation in legal proceedings. The FNE is expected to follow protocols established by National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations, the Vermont Forensic Nursing Guidelines, as well as the Medical Director and/or management of the SANE Program. The FNE must maintain and active Vermont nursing license, and Vermont Forensic Nursing Program SANE credentials.# QUALIFICATION # EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited RN program. BSN preferred. EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS: Recent Emergency Department experience. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: # # # # # # Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of VT. BLS Healthcare Provider Status Completion of Vermont Forensic Nursing Program course Active Forensic Nurse Examiner Certification and/or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certification SANE-A Credential SANE- P Credential#

POSITION SUMMARY

The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) and/or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) will provide timely, trauma-informed, patient-centered, compassionate care to patients that have experienced sexual violence, including but not limited to pediatric, adolescent, adult sexual assault, non-fatal strangulation, intimate partner violence and human trafficking. This will include a medical forensic exam if the patient consents, evidence collection, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, photographic documentation, referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, along with support and participation in legal proceedings. The FNE is expected to follow protocols established by National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations, the Vermont Forensic Nursing Guidelines, as well as the Medical Director and/or management of the SANE Program. The FNE must maintain and active Vermont nursing license, and Vermont Forensic Nursing Program SANE credentials.

QUALIFICATION

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of accredited RN program. BSN preferred.

EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS:

• Recent Emergency Department experience.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of VT.

• BLS Healthcare Provider Status

• Completion of Vermont Forensic Nursing Program course

• Active Forensic Nurse Examiner Certification and/or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certification

• SANE-A Credential

• SANE- P Credential