RN Children's Assault Treatment Services
The posted compensation range of $61.42 - $87.42 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Our Children Assault Treatment Services Department is seeking an RN who specializes in care of sexual assault and domestic violence patients. You will conduct forensic interviews, physical assessment of sexual assault victims and domestic violence victims, collection of evidence and documentation of examination findings on the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Forensic Medical Report form.
- Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental, infection control standards, Nurse Practices Act and Patient's Bill of Rights.
- Responsible for the physical assessment of sexual assault and domestic violence victims.
- Responsible for the collection, documentation and packaging of forensic evidence for analysis by the Los Angeles City or Los Angeles County Crime Lab.
- Responsible for the provision of information and referrals regarding health concerns related to assault and domestic violence.
- Provide expert testimony in the area of sexual assault and domestic violence in a court of law
- Interact professionally with local law enforcement officers, County social workers, the City Attorney's Office and the District Attorney's office.
- Completes the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) form as well as obtaining consents, completing the CATS/SART Progress Record and patient after care instructions.
- Maintains close working relationship with the Program Director/Supervisor and members of other disciplines involved in care of sexual assault and domestic violence patients.
- Appropriately maintains accurate records.
- Submits work schedule of time available to Program Director/Supervisor as necessary to facilitate on-call and shift schedule.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
- Minimum one year experience as RN with emphasis on assessment required.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Current and Active CA, RN License required.
- Training in sexual assault examinations is required.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (AHA BLS).
- LA City Fire Card (obtain within 90 days of hire) required.
This position is represented by SEIU L121RN and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Overview
Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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