SAFE Provider
Position Title: Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) - Independent Contractor
Job Summary: The primary function of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) is to provide initial physical and behavioral assessment, clinical specimens, evidence collection and intervention for victims of sexual assault. The SAFE assists in coordinating the provision of urgent medical evaluation, follow-up care and crisis intervention resources. The SAFE also establishes and maintains clinical and legal records and chain of custody. In addition, the SAFE will provide testimony regarding assessment, evidence collection and handling and documentation of findings in the examination of a victim who presents with the complaint of sexual assault.
Education, Training and Experience: The minimum qualifications include a graduate degree from an accredited school of professional nursing or advanced practice medical personal. At least two (2) years previous patient care experience with a current New York State license, RN registration or be eligible for licensure.
Requirements:
Job Summary: The primary function of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) is to provide initial physical and behavioral assessment, clinical specimens, evidence collection and intervention for victims of sexual assault. The SAFE assists in coordinating the provision of urgent medical evaluation, follow-up care and crisis intervention resources. The SAFE also establishes and maintains clinical and legal records and chain of custody. In addition, the SAFE will provide testimony regarding assessment, evidence collection and handling and documentation of findings in the examination of a victim who presents with the complaint of sexual assault.
Education, Training and Experience: The minimum qualifications include a graduate degree from an accredited school of professional nursing or advanced practice medical personal. At least two (2) years previous patient care experience with a current New York State license, RN registration or be eligible for licensure.
Requirements:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner, Physician or Physician Assistant licensed by New York State.
- Once certified, each SAFE student is responsible for maintaining SANE -A certification as set by NYSDOH and IAFN.
- Perform exams and practice as a SANE – A according to rules and regulations set forth by IAFN, NYSDOH, STHCS.
- Attend all classes and completing all preceptorship requirements.
The requirements to be come a S.A.F.E. provider include:
To become a S.A.F.E provider, you must be a licensed health care practitioner as defined by the New York Department of Health. That includes medical doctors, registered nurses, licensed midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and doctors of osteopathic medicine.
If you'd like to volunteer to become a S.A.F.E. provider, contact us.
- A 40-hour Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner course.
- Four hours shadowing law enforcement to learn the responsibilities of police officers and witness their interaction with victims.
- Conducting 12 to 15 pelvic exams/clinical competence under district supervision of a MD, NP, PA, or S.A.F.E. -A to develop competency in performing speculum examinations on non-traumatized patients (women's health practitioners with this experience may receive a competency sign-off by an MD or NP).
- Conducting three to five S.A.F.E. exams, interviews and S.A.F.E. kit completions to develop proficiency in the complete Sexual Assault Examination process. Emergency room RN's with this experience may receive a competency sign-off by a MD or S.A.F.E-A.
- Two hours of crime lab observation to familiarize the S.A.F.E. provider with the procedures and techniques utilized to process DNA evidence.
- Four hours of courtroom observation to observe courtroom proceedings and to familiarize S.A.F.E. with the process of trial preparation/presentation and giving testimony.
To become a S.A.F.E provider, you must be a licensed health care practitioner as defined by the New York Department of Health. That includes medical doctors, registered nurses, licensed midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and doctors of osteopathic medicine.
If you'd like to volunteer to become a S.A.F.E. provider, contact us.