Miscellaneous TEMP - Forensic Nurse (CVRCC)
Shelby County•Memphis, TN
1d
About The Position
Works under the general direction of the CVRCC Nursing Coordinator to provide nursing care to victims of sexual assault.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited R.N. program and holds a master’s degree or higher from an accredited Nursing program.
- Licensed as an R.N. and as an Advanced Practice Nurse with a certificate of fitness for prescribing; AND Certified through ANCC or AANP as a Nurse Practitioner.
- PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
- Must possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
- Must have daily access to an operable automobile and meet County requirements for automobile insurance upon date of employment.
- Must be willing to be “on-call” as scheduled and willing to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must complete the Orientation/Training phase of employment within three months of start.
Responsibilities
- Interviews victims of sexual violence for histories of assault.
- Performs physical exams of adults and children and documents accurately.
- Documents injuries, pertinent physical findings, and child development via diagrams and through clear digital photographs on the agency camera.
- Collects evidence from victims.
- Correctly packages this evidence, following standard chain of evidence procedure.
- Provides age-appropriate nursing care, regulated by the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act.
- Provides prophylactic treatment for certain STIs and pregnancy, utilizing standard medical protocol.
- Refers for emergency care and follow-up as appropriate.
- Testifies as an expert witness in Criminal, Juvenile, and Federal Courts.
- Participates in the training of nurses and physicians.
- Attends after-hours Nursing staff meetings.
