Forensic and Sexual Assault Nurse - PRN

Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award winning Community Health Center that provides integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho.

Patients consider us their partner in healthcare, over the course of their life and the spectrum of their health needs. From prevention and wellness to medical, dental, and behavioral health. From pediatric to geriatrics, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible, approachable and affordable for everyone. Regardless of how a patient can pay, or the severity of their concerns, we help find solutions. We provide access to comprehensive and integrated multi-disciplinary services through the Patient Centered Medical Home model of care.

But we’re not just invested in our patients – we’re invested in our people. We know that our overall success is a combined effort and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow and thrive. We are proud to have built a positive and engaged team with a "family" spirit. Our team members are dedicated and provide a patient centric approach to care and know exactly what we are working on and why, and how their everyday work contributes to successfully achieving this goal.

The benefits of working for KCH include

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Education Assistance and Guided Career Pathways
• 4% 401K employer match
• In-house medical, dental, or behavioral health services
• Year round, affordable on-site childcare at KCH Kid’s Club

A Kaniksu Community Health Medical Assessment & Stabilization Team (MAST) Nurse is not just responsible for providing excellent customer service. They are committed to providing an excellent patient experience while performing essential clinical or administrative work in a fast-paced, productive environment. YOU ARE an essential team member charged with assisting patients in managing their care at Kaniksu Community Health.

Under the direction of the KCH Director of Nursing, Director of Clinical Operations and Medical Staff Providers and as a member of the Kaniksu Community Health Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Team, a typical day might include of a Medical Assessment & Stabilization Team (MAST) Nurse might include;

• Provide confidential, trauma-informed, patient-centered care to patients reporting sexual assault or abuse.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and address immediate medical, psychological, and safety concerns.
• Conduct specialized forensic examinations within your training, certification, and scope of practice.
• Collect, preserve, document, and maintain chain of custody for forensic evidence.
• Document medical and forensic findings accurately, objectively, and confidentially.
• Explain examination procedures, obtain informed consent, and respect patient choices throughout the process.
• Provide education, referrals, and connections to advocacy, counselling, medical follow-up, and community resources.
• Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, behavioral health professionals, advocates, law enforcement, child protection agencies, and other community partners as appropriate.
• Maintain current MAST training, competencies, and knowledge of trauma-informed and forensic nursing practices.

Experience Needed to Land this Gig

Required

• Current, unrestricted Idaho RN license.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ability to remain calm and compassionate in emotionally challenging situations.
• Experience in emergency, urgent care, women's health, pediatrics, behavioral health, or community health.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with diverse populations and multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred

• Completion of a SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) training program or equivalent.
• Current SANE-A and/or SANE-P certification.
• Previous SANE or forensic nursing experience.
• Experience working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, or other trauma.
• Knowledge of Idaho sexual assault reporting and forensic evidence collection requirements.

Work Schedule

This is a PRN/on-call position , with assignments based on patient needs and program coverage. The MAST Nurse must maintain availability for assigned call coverage and respond within established program expectations.