County of San Mateo
Nurse Practitioner- Forensic Medical Unit (Open & Promotional)
County of San Mateo, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
*San Mateo Medical Center, part of San Mateo County Health, *is seeking one full-time and two extra-help *Nurse Practitioners* for our *Forensic Medical Unit, the Keller Center, *beginning immediately. The focus of these providers responsibilities will be to perform forensic medical exams for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse and child abuse. The Nurse Practitioners will participate in management of the Keller Center under the supervision of the Medical Director and Clinical Coordinator. Testifying in court will be part of the job responsibilities.
*The Keller Center for Family Violence Intervention *is a unique outpatient medical unit affiliated with San Mateo Medical Center Emergency Department. We perform forensic medical exams on victims of assault and abuse and work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team that includes law enforcement, the District Attorneys office, Child Protective Services, Aging and Adult Services, and several community agencies. We also provide education and serve as a resource for other community hospitals and clinics.
The *ideal candidates* will possess a California license as a Family Nurse Practitioner and national accreditation, Nurse Practitioner Furnishing license, and Pediatric primary care experience. It is not required, but it is preferred that the incumbents will have a Masters degree in nursing, forensic examination training and experience, Trauma Informed Care training and experience, program management experience and experience in community outreach and education. For candidates with no forensic training, a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) course should be completed within 30 days of hire.
*For more details about San Mateo Medical Center and the Keller Center, heres the link to our clinic: *https://www.smchealth.org/general-information/family-violence-services
*Examples Of Duties*
*Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:** Perform forensic medical exams for victims of sexual assault, child sexual abuse, child physical abuse, domestic violence, and elder/dependent abuse.* Take complete medical histories and perform complete medical screening exams.* Initiate screening and diagnostic procedures according to standardized procedures.* Make mandated reports to Law Enforcement, CPS, and APS as required by law.* Collect and preserve forensic evidence per California State protocol.* Maintain accurate records on the state OES forms.* Maintain accurate records of medical assessments, follow-ups, and diagnostic work up evaluations.* Evaluate results of clinical findings and laboratory tests.* Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals regarding health problems relative to diagnosis and treatment of patients.* Refer illnesses and injuries requiring immediate medical attention to the appropriate physician.* Counsel patients and family members regarding health maintenance after exposure to a personal assault or abuse.* Assist in coordination of referrals to other health or social agencies as pertinent to the case.* Provide telephone consultation to other health care providers.* Respond to subpoenas and testify in court as a percipient or expert witness.* Prepare documents and photographic evidence for District Attorneys as needed.* Participate in professional and administrative meetings* Assist in revision of county and hospital policies specific for medical forensic issues.* Assist in trainings for staff, Law Enforcement, CPS social workers, District Attorneys, Victim advocates and Mental Health Providers in the County.* Assist in maintaining the Keller Center by assisting in grant writing and statistical data management.* Assist with Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) coordination and Peer Review.* Attend committees as assigned.
*Qualifications*
*Licensure: ** Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse.* Possession of a California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)Nurse Practitioner License.* Possession of a California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Furnishing Number.* Possession of a DEA Number.* Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
*Education and Experience: *
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
*Education: *Completion of an advanced nursing degree from a program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) with emphasis in a Nurse Practitioners specialty area.
*Experience: *Minimum one (1) year of paid experience in acute and/or ambulatory care setting.
*IMPORTANT* : *Applications for this position will only be accepted online*. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the *'Apply'* button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to *http://jobs.smcgov.org/ * to apply. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required information and supplemental questions in the online application. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted to be considered for this position. *Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.*
*TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE*
*Deadline to Apply: September 11, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. PST*
*Application Screening: September 19, 2024*
*Combined Panel/Departmental Interviews: September 27, 2024*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $187,179.20 - $221,249.59 per year
Work Location: In personby Jobble
*The Keller Center for Family Violence Intervention *is a unique outpatient medical unit affiliated with San Mateo Medical Center Emergency Department. We perform forensic medical exams on victims of assault and abuse and work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team that includes law enforcement, the District Attorneys office, Child Protective Services, Aging and Adult Services, and several community agencies. We also provide education and serve as a resource for other community hospitals and clinics.
The *ideal candidates* will possess a California license as a Family Nurse Practitioner and national accreditation, Nurse Practitioner Furnishing license, and Pediatric primary care experience. It is not required, but it is preferred that the incumbents will have a Masters degree in nursing, forensic examination training and experience, Trauma Informed Care training and experience, program management experience and experience in community outreach and education. For candidates with no forensic training, a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) course should be completed within 30 days of hire.
*For more details about San Mateo Medical Center and the Keller Center, heres the link to our clinic: *https://www.smchealth.org/general-information/family-violence-services
*Examples Of Duties*
*Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:** Perform forensic medical exams for victims of sexual assault, child sexual abuse, child physical abuse, domestic violence, and elder/dependent abuse.* Take complete medical histories and perform complete medical screening exams.* Initiate screening and diagnostic procedures according to standardized procedures.* Make mandated reports to Law Enforcement, CPS, and APS as required by law.* Collect and preserve forensic evidence per California State protocol.* Maintain accurate records on the state OES forms.* Maintain accurate records of medical assessments, follow-ups, and diagnostic work up evaluations.* Evaluate results of clinical findings and laboratory tests.* Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals regarding health problems relative to diagnosis and treatment of patients.* Refer illnesses and injuries requiring immediate medical attention to the appropriate physician.* Counsel patients and family members regarding health maintenance after exposure to a personal assault or abuse.* Assist in coordination of referrals to other health or social agencies as pertinent to the case.* Provide telephone consultation to other health care providers.* Respond to subpoenas and testify in court as a percipient or expert witness.* Prepare documents and photographic evidence for District Attorneys as needed.* Participate in professional and administrative meetings* Assist in revision of county and hospital policies specific for medical forensic issues.* Assist in trainings for staff, Law Enforcement, CPS social workers, District Attorneys, Victim advocates and Mental Health Providers in the County.* Assist in maintaining the Keller Center by assisting in grant writing and statistical data management.* Assist with Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) coordination and Peer Review.* Attend committees as assigned.
*Qualifications*
*Licensure: ** Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse.* Possession of a California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)Nurse Practitioner License.* Possession of a California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Furnishing Number.* Possession of a DEA Number.* Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
*Education and Experience: *
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
*Education: *Completion of an advanced nursing degree from a program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) with emphasis in a Nurse Practitioners specialty area.
*Experience: *Minimum one (1) year of paid experience in acute and/or ambulatory care setting.
*IMPORTANT* : *Applications for this position will only be accepted online*. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the *'Apply'* button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to *http://jobs.smcgov.org/ * to apply. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required information and supplemental questions in the online application. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted to be considered for this position. *Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.*
*TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE*
*Deadline to Apply: September 11, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. PST*
*Application Screening: September 19, 2024*
*Combined Panel/Departmental Interviews: September 27, 2024*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $187,179.20 - $221,249.59 per year
Work Location: In personby Jobble