Position Title:                    Nurse/SANE-P

Reports to:                        Program Manager                          

Primary Location:              Kids’ Harbor, Inc.

Designation:                      Full-Time

Position Summary

The Nurse/SANE-P position is responsible for examining suspected child victims of sexual abuse and physical abuse, witnesses to violence, or some other trauma event. The provider shall conduct examinations in a clinic setting and will participate in child abuse prevention efforts and education, and multidiscipline case review. Provider will be responsible for the maintenance of medical records; medical room preparation, clean-up, processing of labs, ensuring the examination room is stocked, evidence collection, and various other duties as needed; managing records requests; and providing multidiscipline team support.

The Nurse/SANE-P provides routine medical information within their scope of required professional training, certification, and/or education. These duties/tasks center around the patient by assisting them in all activities, support, and information to the child and safe caregiver. The Nurse/SANE-P coordinates appropriate referrals for follow-up or additional services as needed. This position will work collaboratively with a multidiscipline team and will be required to testify in court.

Essential Functions

• Perform detailed medical assessments including photo documentation, accessing labs, and making appropriate referrals
• Manage record requests/subpoenas from community partners and other attorneys. Ensure policies and procedures, standard operating procedures, and National Children’s Alliance standards are followed, and appropriate court orders are obtained prior to release of records as needed.
• Maintain supervision and maintenance of all medical records in accordance and as established by law, Kids’ Harbor policies and procedures, standard operating procedures, and the recommended practice model as established by the National Children’s Alliance
• Preparation and maintenance of medical records, colposcope, camera, digital recording devices, and other medical equipment
• Demonstrates understanding of and carries out individual patient’s care. Prepares patients for medical evaluation
• Prepares appropriate supplies and equipment for examination
• Records vital signs, weights, evidence collection documentation, and other required documentation. Sets up the computer system, medical equipment, and supplies for documentation. Documents concerns observed in the patient 
• Provides support for Kids’ Harbor, Inc. multidiscipline team members including providing photographs, preliminary, and final reports to team members according to Kids’ Harbor, Inc. policies and procedures, standard operating procedures, protocols, and National Children’s Alliance Standards
• On call coverage is required, to include phone consultations from area hospitals, child welfare, and law enforcement professionals with possible need to perform examinations after hours
• Documentation and billing of medical examinations
• Order supplies and stock examination rooms
• Prepare and clean examination rooms for evaluations
• Process lab work obtained during evaluation
• Performs other patient follow-up as needed. Schedules referral appointments and responds to patient messages
• Implements care/services that recognize cultural diversity, age, specific needs/issues of patients served
• Assist families with paperwork completion
• Be responsible for supervising and maintaining all medical records, administration of client database for medical services provided at Kids’ Harbor as established by federal law, the State of Missouri, as well as Kids’ Harbor, Inc. policies and procedures, standard operating procedures and the recommended practice model as established by the National Children’s Alliance
• Participate in quality improvement processes, to include peer review, ongoing education and journal review
• Ability to communicate in a compassionate, unbiased, trauma informed manner
• Compile statistical information for grant reports
• Attends relevant continuing education opportunities, networking meetings, committee meetings, conferences, etc. approved by the Executive Director and as funding allows
• Assists in the recruitment, training, and use of volunteers in the Kids’ Harbor, Inc. program whenever possible
• Greet families and children coming in for evaluations and therapy appointments
• Attends annual agency functions, special events, and meetings as necessary and appropriate
• Remain abreast of issues and current research related to child abuse, neglect, the effects and symptoms of trauma, etc. 
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications: Registered Nurse current license in good standing in Missouri is preferred. High school education. Specialty training and experience in the child abuse field with particular emphasis on child abuse and trauma informed practices. Successful completion of SANE-P certification and forensic nursing experience preferred. Knowledge of dynamics of child abuse; knowledge of law enforcement, criminal, civil, and military court systems and how to communicate with and function within these systems; strong skills in public relations and negotiation; strong organizational skills; ability to engage children of all ages; and empower and mediate with parents in crisis; comprehensive understanding of community resources.  Must work effectively with individuals from various economic, social, and cultural backgrounds.  Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to accomplish and advance program goals, a willingness to remain abreast of current research related to child abuse/neglect and victim advocacy and an ability to remain sensitive and demonstrate appropriate boundaries with program clients, agency staff, volunteers, and team members. 

The ideal candidate must operate effectively as part of a team, show commitment to child abuse prevention, have experience in and commitment to building and supporting trauma informed organizations committed to equity, inclusion, and advocacy, have the ability to motivate others to be effective team players and the ability to incorporate values of shared responsibility; open, honest, and direct communication; respect for others and celebration of diversity into assigned duties

Able to be on-call and respond, as needed, after hours and on weekends within a reasonable time. 

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Attention to detail necessary to read and develop center materials along with verbal skills to communicate with the public. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, children, families, multidiscipline team members and the general public. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw accurate, valid, and reliable conclusions. Ability to recognize and acknowledge vicarious trauma in the workplace and utilize the resources provided to address/mitigate the trauma's impact.

Physical: Must be able to use general office equipment and use computer software. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds; working under pressure to meet deadlines. Must be willing to accommodate limited travel and work nights, evenings, weekends and holidays (minimal) if necessary.

Work Setting: Must be able to function amicably in a small but busy workplace. Must acknowledge and adhere to the agency’s confidentiality and code of conduct and adhere to the highest professional ethics, confidentiality, discretion and judgment.

WORK HOURS

This is a full-time position; business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Regular evening and occasional weekend work may be required.

TRAVEL

Travel may be required throughout the Kids’ Harbor, Inc. service area for clinical services within school settings, educational opportunities, and/or as the agency deems necessary. Must Provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) have a valid Missouri driver’s license, dependable vehicle, and a minimum acceptable vehicle liability insurance limit, maintaining at least $50,000 per person and $100,000 per accident

PRINCIPLES AND VALUES

Team Work: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of the Kids’ Harbor, Inc. team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed

Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organizations’ strengths and weaknesses; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions

Willing to Grow: Accepts accountability for mistakes and uses the mistakes as an opportunity to learn about self and to change future behaviors.

Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; remedies potentially unsafe conditions

Attendance: Regular attendance is a requirement of this position. Kids' Harbor, Inc. employees, who are full-time, are expected to work a 40-hour work week.

Other: The safety of children is a priority; all new employees must agree to and pass a Children’s Division and law enforcement background check annually due to the sensitive nature of work.

This job description reflects Kids’ Harbor, Inc.’s best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job. Kids’ Harbor, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse staff.

Resumes and applications will be considered upon receipt. This position will remain open until filled. 

BENEFITS

Kids’ Harbor, Inc. offers a competitive pay and benefits package including paid medical and dental insurance for employees, paid holidays and a generous paid time off policy. Optional medical, dental, optical, life, 403(b), and flexible spending account is available. Kids’ Harbor, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse staff.