PRN RN SANE Examiner

About the role

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program at Cleveland Clinic’s Akron General Medical Center is staffed by specially trained nurses who care for individuals who have experienced or witnessed any type of violence, including sexual assault, child abuse, interpersonal violence, elder abuse or human trafficking.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate clinical assessment, care, intervention and documentation for patients that have been sexually assaulted, a victim of child abuse, elder abuse, interpersonal violence (IPV) or assault.
• Provide, as a service to the patient, forensic evidence collection and/or forensic photography as requested and will maintain chain of custody for such evidence.
• Develop a safety plan before patient's discharge, providing resources for follow up medical care and referrals for post care support services to the patient.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing staff, law enforcement, prosecutors, protective services, advocates and other agencies and entities as needed.
• Participate in an on-call schedule, as determined by SANE coordinator and respond to the designated facility within one hour.
• Complete clinical experiences as determined by the SANE course and coordinator (e.g., Civilian observer with Cleveland Police or Cleveland Sex Crimes, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Domestic Violence/Child Advocacy Center, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Family Justice Center (Cleveland), and Courtroom trial experience).
• Perform speculum exams and/or pediatric assessments under the supervision of a LIP.
• Utilize thorough knowledge of anatomy and body structures and mechanisms and patterns of injury.
• Utilize a thorough knowledge on collecting and managing forensic evidence with a Sexual Assault Exam Collection (SAEC) kit and a Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault kit (DFSA).
• Travel to other Cleveland Clinic Facilities as needed.
• Attend continuing education as a sexual assault nurse.
• Participate in 75% of staff meetings and attend and complete annual SANE competency.
• Utilize clear and concise written documentation skills and articulate clearly.
• Use a camera to provide photo documentation of injuries and/or evidence.
• Provide court testimony as needed.
• Participate in community awareness programs and professional organizations.
• Utilize current knowledge base regarding legislation and government programs and best practice standards of care.

Requirements

• Complete an IAFN approved SANE Adolescent/Adult course within 60 days of hire
• Complete an IAFN approved SANE Pediatric course within one year of hire for incumbents hired after April 1, 2018
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN)
• One year of recent experience as an RN

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Trauma, Women’s Health or Pediatric experience

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of anatomy and body structures and mechanisms and patterns of injury
• Thorough knowledge on collecting and managing forensic evidence with a Sexual Assault Exam Collection (SAEC) kit and a Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault kit (DFSA)
• Clear and concise written documentation skills
• Articulate clearly
• Use a camera to provide photo documentation of injuries and/or evidence
• Provide court testimony as needed
• Utilize current knowledge base regarding legislation and government programs and best practice standards of care

Benefits

A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) variable shifts, including on-call requirements. Must work 48 hours within a six-week period, one 12-hour weekend per month, and 1 12-hour holiday per year.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum hourly: $45.00 Maximum hourly: $45.00

Schedule

Variable shifts, including on-call requirements.