Empower Every New Yorker - Without Exception - to Live the Healthiest Life PossibleNYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city's five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, tolive the healthiest life possible.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Job DescriptionUnder clinical oversight, Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE), serves as part of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and performs forensic evidence collection for patients who report sexual assault, including evaluation and referral. Ensures the quality of collection, documentation, and preservation of forensic evidence. Provides timely, compassionate, and patient centered care through data collection, physical assessment, health teaching, health counseling and provision of supportive care to ensure emotional support and reduce further trauma to the patient. Ensures optimal utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals, health care settings, and all relevant regulatory policies, procedures, and standards of care for better outcomes and improved patient experience.Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) has been developed to support the SAFE Program, as part of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), which ensures a timely, coordinated response and survivor-centered service that minimize trauma to sexual assault survivors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner is expected to respond to any SAFE-designated NYC H+H health care settings within the borough in which they are hired to provide services when on call within 60 minutes of being notified by the clinical team, including those reported from inpatient departments.Obtains informed consent and conducts suspect evidence collection, including forensic photography, and adheres to chain of custody protocol.Ensures accurate collection and preservation of all forensic evidence and relevant specimens, while utilizing the New York State Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kit, Drug Facilitated Forensic Evidence kit (if indicated), and a camera to document patient injuries as supporting evidence, in accordance with the National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations Adults/Adolescents.Accurately documents findings, Sexual Assault Assessment forms and completes Crime Victim's Board (CVB) claim forms.Endorses clinically relevant examination findings to primary treatment team, including Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) exposure risk, strangulation, etc.Identifies the components of crisis intervention and supportive techniques to be used with sexual assault survivors.Communicates with patients and their families regarding evidence collection, provides victim advocacy and educates sexually assaulted patients on recommended treatments, such as appropriate prophylaxis and follow-up.Consults appropriate personnel for medical treatment, as needed, and engages in hand off process with responsible Emergency Department Attending. If the Emergency Room Attending is not available, engages in hand off process with resident or the allied health professional responsible for patient care. Communicates with law enforcement and the district attorney's office; and testifies as fact or expert witness to any cases performed.Escalates all clinical and operational issues to NYC Health + Hospitals Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Borough Coordinator.Performs other program-related work, assignedPlease note:
- Multiple rotating shifts available
- Current rate structure considers Friday night as part of the weekday night shift rate
- Current rate structure only includes Saturday - Sunday night for weekend overnight shift
- This new title is for on-call purposes only and is designated for acute care facilities
- See below grid for compensation summary
Shift DaysShift TimesRatesDay On-Call Monday - Friday (7a-7p) $350 (per shift)Overnight On-Call Monday - Thursday (7p-7a) $375 (per shift) Weekend Day On-Call Saturday - Sunday (7a-7p)$500 (per shift) Weekend Overnight On-Call Friday - Sunday (7p-7a) $525 (per shift) Holidays, including December 24 and December 31Any Shift (7a-7p & 7p-7a)$525 (per shift)Back Up: Day On-Call Monday - Friday(7a-7p)$175 (per shift)Back Up: Overnight On-Call Monday - Friday(7p-7a)$200 (per shift)Back Up: Weekend Day On-Call Saturday - Sunday(7a-7p)$250 (per shift)Back Up: Weekend Overnight On-Call Friday - Sunday(7p-7a)$275 (per shift)Back Up: Holidays, including December 24 and December 31Any Shift (7a-7p & 7p-7a)$312.50 (per shift)Additional Pay per Case $250 (per case)Court Testimony (Includes travel to Court house) $350 (per day)Quarterly Training/Team Building: Four 3 hr sessions/year @ $50/hour $150 (per session)Staff are expected to travel to any SAFE-designated NYC H+H facilities within the borough in which they are hired to provide services. The following are the facilities representing each borough:
- Bronx - Jacobi
- Brooklyn - Kings County
- Manhattan - Bellevue
- Queens - Elmhurst
Response time of the SAFE must be within 60 minutes of being notified by the clinical team, including those reported from inpatient departments.Only those who regularly work 20 hours or more per week will be eligible for Management Benefits Fund, as long as they are not receiving any other benefits in another NYC H+H facility or NYC H+H Affiliate.
Minimum Qualifications1. Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); and one (1) year of full-time clinical post-licensure experience; or2. Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) issued by the NYSED; and one (1) year of full-time clinical post-licensure experience; or3. Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) issued by the NYSED; and one (1) year of full-time clinical post-licensure experience; or4. Valid New York State license and current registration to practice medicine; and one (1) year of full-time clinical post-licensure experience.5. All applicants must successfully complete the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Training Program; obtain the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) SAFE certification within 2 (two) months of appointment; and maintain certification for the duration of employment as a SAFE by completing fifteen (15) Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits in NYSDOH-approved coursework/training every three (3) years after the initial certification; and6. Holds, or obtains within 30 days of appointment, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs