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Job Summary

The Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program Coordinator assumes responsibility for all aspects of the SAFE program including general operations, scheduling, quality monitoring, competency validation and compliance with regulatory standards. This includes the development, implementation and evaluation of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner program, recruitment and orientation of applicants. The Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner program coordinator will research and update curriculum ensuring current practice to improve the quality of care received by victims of violent crimes through direct and indirect patient care, professional and public education, consultation, development of standards and protocols, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research.

Job Duties

• To establish and implement Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner program policies, practice standards, and quality measurements in collaboration with the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Medical Director and other key stakeholders.
• Works directly with program administrator and Foundation for program funding and grant opportunities.
• Participates in programs to promote recruitment, retention and development of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner program.
• To establish, coordinate, and manage Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner education and training; orientation, continuing education, and clinical competency validation.
• Works within the community to educate on Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner program and violence prevention.
• Provide patient care to included forensic examination and collection of evidence.
• Provides appropriate, age-specific, patient and family education as it relates to the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program.
• Responsible for coordinating and maintaining Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner On-Call schedules.
• Maintains knowledge of current clinical concepts and practices.
• Maintains knowledge regulatory standards, requirements and assists in facilitation of implementation and compliance to same.
• Provides on-call availability for the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program.
• Works collaboratively with law enforcement, Attorney General’s Office and local victims’ services.
• Completes Peer Review of Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner cases and leads monthly Peer Review/Case study conference in collaboration with the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Medical Director.
• Works clinically as an Emergency Room Nurse adhering to all competencies and requirements for this portion of their FTE.
• Coordinates and leads staff meetings for Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups            
• Employee referral incentive program
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required), Minimum of 3 years-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.