Nurse Practitioner- Forensic Medical Unit (Open & Promotional)
County of San Mateo - San Mateo, California, United States, 94409Work at County of San Mateo
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Overview
*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 Attorney’s 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 Master’s 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, here’s 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 Attorney’s 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 Practitioner’s 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 person