Join Our Team at CenClear!

Position: Forensic Nurse Examiner
Location: Child Advocacy Center of Clearfield County - Clearfield, PA

Employment Type: PRN (as needed), approximately 10-15 hours/week, year-round

Pay: $22.50-$57.00 per hour

The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Clearfield County at CenClear is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team!

About the CAC

It is a safe place for children who may have experienced abused. The center brings together a team of specially trained professionals who evaluate and investigate cases of child abuse and help move children and their families forward.

CACs are designed to be child-focused and reduce the stress experienced by child survivors of abuse and their non-offending family members throughout the investigation and intervention process. By focusing first on the needs of children and their families, CACs ensure that many important services are provided while improving the quality of investigations.

CACs follow national guidelines developed by the National Children's Alliance. CACs participate in intensive training, ongoing peer reviews, and a mentorship program to ensure that a high-quality, child-sensitive approach is maintained. CACs partner with legal entities and other community agencies to help ensure the accountability of offenders. We offer education and training to promote community awareness and safety.

The Center is designed with children and families in mind. Many of our services are provided in the comfort and convenience of our child-friendly location. Each space is specifically designed to promote comfort and safety.

What We're Looking For:

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Ability to work as a medical provider within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure best practices are implemented when conducting exams and gathering evidence
• Understanding of first responders and the minimal facts interview
• Ability to work as a part of a team, problem solve and uphold child's best interest
• Computer literacy, including data entry
• Consistent availability of transportation
• Understanding vicarious trauma and secondary post-traumatic stress.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Flexibility to travel and work varied hours.
• Ability to gather and analyze health-related information.
• Ability to attend and complete the Duquesne or Midwest Regional Children's Advocacy Center's training model within 6 months of being hired
• Must complete Sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) training with a minimum of 40 hours of coursework specific to the medical evaluation of child sexual abuse followed by a competency- based clinical preceptorship with an experienced provider in a clinical setting, where the SANE can demonstrate competency in performing exams.
• Must obtain the following clearances prior to hire: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Criminal History, and Mandated Reporting Certificate

What You'll Do:

• Complete required minimum 40-hour training to become a SANE examiner
• Participate in Peer Review for SANE examiners
• Participate in supervisions with identified SANE clinician
• Submit all exams completed for expert medical review
• Conduct Pediatric Medical Exams or Sexual Assault Forensic Exams
• Participate in case reviews at a minimum of once monthly
• Educate MDT on the findings of medical exams
• Follow protocol and confidentiality requirements regarding Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Participate in emergency case reviews
• Testify as a fact witness in court proceedings related to medical exams conducted
• Testify as an expert witness in court proceedings related to child sexual assaults/abuse
• Participate in marketing activities such as fairs, fundraisers, walks, etc.
• Maintain professional and confidential attitude.
• Participate in networking opportunities within the community

Perks You'll Love:

--Benefits are dependent on the number of hours work

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan - 401(k) with company match up to 7% based on employee deferment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (includes immediate family members)
• Flexible Work Schedule (if position qualifies)
• Telework (if position qualifies)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Technology and Software Discounts available

CenClear provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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