Emergency Department SANE Registered Nurse-RN
Purpose
The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) RN will complete the following activities through the emergency services department:
- Recruitment, training, and supervision of sexual assault nurse examiners
- Coordination of on-call SANE schedules
- Act as liaison with local SART, CPRT, law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, victim advocacy programs
- Aid RNs preparing to testify regarding SANE cases in court
- Maintain and revise SANE policies for Genesis
- Conduct forensic sexual assault examinations
- Collect and maintain data regarding SANE activity
Report To
Manager, Emergency Department
Key Relationships
- Outside Agencies/Other Health Care Providers
- Co-workers/Health System Employees
- General Public/Visitors/Volunteers
- Physicians/Medical Office Staff
- Patients, Families, and Significant Others
- Auditors/Review Agencies
- Attorneys
- Law Enforcement Agencies
Position Specification
- Education: Associate's Degree
- Field Of Study: Nursing
- Special Training: Emergency Nursing; Certification in clinical specialty – Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
- Training Preferred: BSN, Adult SANE certification, Pediatric SANE certification
- Licensure/Registration: Registered Nurse in Iowa at time of hire. Registered Nurse in Illinois within 6 months.
Experience
More than 2 years experience required.
Interpersonal Skills
Interaction is with a variety of people inside or outside the organization. Communications are of moderate difficulty and sensitivity. Contact with others may involve detailed & lengthy dialogues & exchanges of information. Requires a moderate amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions involve dealing with moderately complicated problem situations or stressful encounters.
Working Conditions
Routine exposure to highly adverse environmental conditions including physical hazards, health and safety risks, and otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment. Personal risks require safety equipment or precautions to be followed closely. The time the employee is exposed to these conditions exceed 70% of their work day.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.