Job Information
St. Mary's Healthcare RN *SAFE Certified in Amsterdam, New York
Job Requisition: REQ2581
Employment Type: Per Diem
Shift: Rotating
Hours Per Week: As scheduled
Hiring Range : $35.35-$45.96
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
Provide timely, compassionate, patient-centered care in a private setting that provides emotional support and reduces further trauma to the patient.
Provide quality medical care to the patient who reports sexual assault, including evaluation, treatment, referral and follow-up.
Ensure the quality of collection, documentation, preservation and custody of forensic evidence by utilizing a trained New York Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner to perform the sexual assault medical forensic exam. Utilize an interdisciplinary approach by working with the local rape crisis program, lawenforcement, prosecutors, and other necessary serve providers to effectively meet the needs of the sexual assault victim and the community.
Provide expert testimony when needed if the patient chooses to report the crime to law enforcement. Improve and standardize data regarding the incidence of sexual assault victims seeking treatment in hospital emergency departments
· Communicates with Law enforcement if patient desires/ situation necessitates
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Associate degree required, bachelor’s preferred. Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a RN
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Required Credential(s):
- Current RN License in State of New York. DOH-Certified SAFE Training
Complexity of Work: • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment: • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Required Skills and Attributes:
Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
· Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
· Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
· Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
· Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally.
· Problem solving skills.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel
· Strong organizational skills.
· Effective interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
· Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.