RN - ED at Richmond University Medical Center – Staten Island, New York

The SAFE nurse will:
-Provide timely, compassionate, patient-centered care to patients presenting after sexual assault to include evaluation, treatment, and referral and follow-up.
-Ensure the quality of collection, documentation, preservation and custody of forensic evidence as outlined by the New York Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner training and RUMC policy/protocol.
-Work with our incredible interdisciplinary team as well as our community partners with the (local rape crisis program, 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
-Communicate with Law enforcement if patient desires/ situation necessitates
-Willing and able to attend additional training/case reviews as requested/required|
-Complexity of Work: -Requires compassion, critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
-Uses the Nursing process to plan, implement, direct and evaluate patient care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, bachelor's preferred. Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a RN preferably with ED background

Current RN License in State of New York and DOH-Certified SAFE Training

Current BLS certification required upon hire.

Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills are needed.

Per Diem: : $58.718/hr

Employment Non-Discrimination: Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.