County of San Luis Obispo
Suspected Abuse Response Team Nurse - On Call/Temporary
County of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
Suspected Abuse Response Team Nurse - On Call/Temporary
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About The Position The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department is currently seeking a skilled on-call nurse to join our Suspected Abuse Response Team (SART). The Suspected Abuse Response Nurse is part of a multidisciplinary response team that will work with law enforcement investigators, CPS social workers, and Rape Trauma Services counselors. Our SART nurses perform forensic medical exams to document injuries, collect and preserve evidence, and provide post‑assault medications per protocol for adult and adolescent victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. They assist pediatric providers with forensic evidence collection and documentation for sexual abuse patients, complete mandated reporting requirements if necessary, and attend court proceedings if subpoenaed.
Examples Of Duties
Follow departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
Maintain professional rapport with all members of the team and other disciplines involved in the care of sexual assault and domestic violence survivors.
When on call, respond to notification in a timely manner.
Be knowledgeable of community resources.
Ensure confidentiality of all individuals in contact with the sexual assault or domestic violence program at all times.
Make complex decisions and communicate without judgement.
Preferred Qualifications
Trained forensic nurse examiner; experience as a forensic nurse examiner preferred but not required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
Experience working with diverse, underserved populations.
Minimum Qualifications A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. For example:
Community Health Nurse I: Two years of professional nursing experience.
Community Health Nurse II:
Either A: One year of experience as a Community Health Nurse I,
OR B: Three years of professional nursing experience.
Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid California license as a Registered Nurse.
SART Nurses must participate in Q/A, competency reviews, and mandatory trainings.
How To Apply Applications, including supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at
governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca
.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
For assistance, call 805‑781‑5959 or e‑mail
hr@co.slo.ca.us .
Veteran's Preference Points If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection, promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non‑discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non‑merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805) 781‑5959.
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
About The Position The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department is currently seeking a skilled on-call nurse to join our Suspected Abuse Response Team (SART). The Suspected Abuse Response Nurse is part of a multidisciplinary response team that will work with law enforcement investigators, CPS social workers, and Rape Trauma Services counselors. Our SART nurses perform forensic medical exams to document injuries, collect and preserve evidence, and provide post‑assault medications per protocol for adult and adolescent victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. They assist pediatric providers with forensic evidence collection and documentation for sexual abuse patients, complete mandated reporting requirements if necessary, and attend court proceedings if subpoenaed.
Examples Of Duties
Follow departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
Maintain professional rapport with all members of the team and other disciplines involved in the care of sexual assault and domestic violence survivors.
When on call, respond to notification in a timely manner.
Be knowledgeable of community resources.
Ensure confidentiality of all individuals in contact with the sexual assault or domestic violence program at all times.
Make complex decisions and communicate without judgement.
Preferred Qualifications
Trained forensic nurse examiner; experience as a forensic nurse examiner preferred but not required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
Experience working with diverse, underserved populations.
Minimum Qualifications A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. For example:
Community Health Nurse I: Two years of professional nursing experience.
Community Health Nurse II:
Either A: One year of experience as a Community Health Nurse I,
OR B: Three years of professional nursing experience.
Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid California license as a Registered Nurse.
SART Nurses must participate in Q/A, competency reviews, and mandatory trainings.
How To Apply Applications, including supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at
governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca
.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
For assistance, call 805‑781‑5959 or e‑mail
hr@co.slo.ca.us .
Veteran's Preference Points If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection, promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non‑discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non‑merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805) 781‑5959.
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