Quality Forensic Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Compensation Range: $36.96 to $55.43

Classification: Non-Exempt

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
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Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
• Ability to triage the patient to determine if a medical exam is needed before a forensic exam.
• Coordinates care by all agencies involved in assisting the sexual assault victim and coordinates referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up as needed
 for each patient.
• Performs a complete physical and forensic evidence collection examination, including head -to-toe assessment for trauma, detailed genital examination, forensic specimen
collection and documentation (including photography), and assesses for mandatory reporting status, reporting when appropriate.
• Performs and documents a sexual assault and forensic interview accurately.
• Administers appropriate prophylactic medication per protocols.
• Performs all duties as required per Forensic Nursing Program protocols.
• Provides testimony as fact or expert witness for any/all cases performed while FNE and coordinates with attorneys during the judicial process. (Be aware that you may be called to testify in examinations that you have completed several years after leaving the forensic program).
• Commits to cover one weekend (rotation dependent on number of active providers) with weekday call shifts divided among active providers, and 1 holiday call shift per year.
• Commits to working in the Forensic Nursing Program for a minimum of 1 year following the completion of training.
• Completes the initial FNE training and preceptor requirements as identified by the FNE program.
• Maintains Forensic Nursing competencies and participates in quality assurance projects, community education, and peer review.
• Must attend 75% of monthly staff meetings in a year.
• Participates in professional development by attending conferences, webinars, and other available trainings.
• Shares individual expertise with other members of the Forensic Nursing Program.
• Debriefs as needed to maintain emotional and physical wellness.
• Takes appropriate steps to deal with emergencies with the goals of maintaining the safety of all clients and staff.
• Engages with trauma-informed practices for all populations and crises.
• Court accompaniment will be compensated at the base hourly rate, with call-back being compensated at time and a half.
• Maintains client privacy and confidentiality and performs mandatory reporting requirements.
• Ability to develop and implement clinical policies and procedures.
• Professional knowledge and technical ability to analyze, design, test, and implement systems and applications.
• Demonstrates independent work initiative, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• FNE PRNs will respond to victim service needs within one hour when on call.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.
• Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates
in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
• Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
• Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver’s license).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.

EDUCATION, LICENSURE(S), AND CERTIFICATION(S)
Required      Preferred
                    Current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact license.
                    SANE training completed six (6) months from date of hire.
                    Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or obtained within 90 days of hire)

EXPERIENCE
Required       Preferred
                    One (1) year clinical experience.
                    Bilingual