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Eisenhower Medical Center

RN-SAFE - Emergency Room

Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, California, United States, 92270


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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.

* Job Objective: A brief overview of the position. * Under the direction of and reporting to the Emergency Department Director, the forensic nurse examiner conducts medical/forensic examinations on victims of sexual assault.

* Reports to * Director-Emergency Department

* Supervises * N/A

* Ages of Patients * Pediatrics

* Adolescent

* Adult

* Geriatric

* Blood Borne Pathogens * High Potential

* Qualifications * Education * Required: BSN required within 6 months of hire

* Preferred: MSN

* Licensure/Certification * Required: California RN License; American Heart Association BLS

* Preferred: SANE-A certification (American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)) in Advanced Forensic Nursing (AFN-BC)

* Experience * Required: Two (2) years of experience as an acute care nurse

* Preferred: Experience in emergency department, labor and deliver, telemetry or critical care and experience conducting sexual assault exams

* Essential Responsibilities * Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations

* Obtains appropriate consents for treatment, mediation administration, photography and forensic exam

* Provide crisis intervention. Appropriately refer victims for immediate and follow-up medical care and/or counseling

* Evaluates pregnancy risk and offer prevention

* Assesses, documents, and seeks care for injuries noted on forensic exam

* Obtains history of assault per CalEMA specifications

* Performs general and ano-genital examinations for the detection of physical findings. Reports any findings that may require medical intervention to Emergency Department staff and physicians

* Provide timely, thorough, and professional forensic evidence collection, documentation, and preservation of evidence

* Accurately assesses, photographs, and documents findings on appropriate Forms following pre-established state medical protocol

* Prepares, packages and seals evidentiary kit maintaining chain of evidence per law enforcement's protocol

* Evaluates and treats prophylactically for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Provides prophylactic treatment per standing orders for sexually transmitted diseases as appropriate or as ordered by the ER physician

* Administers medication for pregnancy prevention per standing orders as appropriate or as ordered by the ER physician. Obtains informed consent as appropriate

* Provide crisis intervention and ongoing support and education to victims and support persons throughout treatment. Appropriately refer victims for immediate and follow-up medical care and/or counseling

* Provides discharge instructions, follow-up medical care options and referrals to include Victims of Violent Crime Compensation

* Completes child abuse and or elder abuse reporting form as required by California State abuse Reporting Law

* Refers patient to Emergency Room physician for further evaluation and care as warranted

* Cleans and disinfects examination area including swab dryer with 10% bleach solution

* Performs forensic examinations per protocol

* Participates in peer review, process improvement and quality review

* Maintains annual competencies to conduct forensic evidentiary examinations

* Performs other duties as needed

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Eisenhower Health offers a generous benefits package and a matched retirement plan.

Employees are eligible to participate in a benefits program designed to make a difference for you and your family.

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Meet Kate RN, BSN & Erika RN, BSN, our Nurse Recruiters at the following events and learn about Sign-on Bonuses, Relocation Assistance, and an amazing benefits package at Eisenhower Health.

California Nurse Pratitioners (CANP)

Rancho Mirage, CA - 03/20 - 03/22/25

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Association of PeriOp Registered Nurses (AORN)

Boston, MA - 04/5 - 04/8/25

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Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)

Denver, CO - 04/9 - 04/13/25

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Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN)

Anaheim, CA - 04/30 - 05/2/25

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National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)

Seattle, WA - 04/9 - 04/13/25

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American Association of Critical Nurses (AACN/NTI)

New Orleans, LA - 05/18 - 05/21/25

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Association of Women's Health, Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)

Orlando, FL - 06/21 - 06/25/25

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One of my very favorite things about working at Eisenhower Health is the culture on inclusivity that we have and a strong base for evidence-based practice.

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One of the greatest things about working as a nurse at Eisenhower Health is how much support you get from Administration. We keep on improving the process here. It's a fantastic place to work.

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