Position Summary:

　　The FNE will provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to the presenting assault patient. This will include a medical forensic exam, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, photographic documentation, referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, support, and participation in legal proceedings. Collaborates with other members of the health care team and community partners. FNE may see patient types including but not limited to patients who have experienced: sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and maltreatment. The FNE is expected to follow protocols established by the management of the FNE program for Bozeman Deaconess Health.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Current Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)

　　American Heart Association BLS

　　Competence in and a willingness and ability to practice modified primary nursing

　　Preferred: 6-month nursing experience

　　Essential Job Functions:

　　Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation (assessment), perform and document assessment and history of events accurately

　　Ability to triage patient to determine if emergency medical treatment is needed before the medical forensic exam

　　Assist patient in coordinating referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up as needed

　　Perform a complete physical examination including a head to toe assessment for trauma, detailed genital examination as appropriate, forensic specimen collection, documentation including photo-documentation, and assess for mandatory reporting status

　　Document detailed injuries accurately with support of photographic evidence, when possible

　　Maintain chain of custody for each assault exam and adhere to evidence protocols

　　Maintain professional standards that do not create conflicts of intertest with employment or patient care, including patient and medical record confidentiality

　　Administer appropriate prophylactic medications per protocol

　　Provide testimony as fact witness to any/all cases performed and coordinate with attorneys during judicial process

　　Participate in community awareness and outreach projects as needed and directed by FN Program Coordinator

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times

　　Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality

　　Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment

　　Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health

　　Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

　　Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

　　Works varied shifts as scheduled and/or needed

　　The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

　　77346670 Integrated Behavior Health (BHDH)

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