Registered Nurse SANE Pediatrics - Emergency Department - Per Diem

About the role

Provides high-quality, cost-effective care to sexual assault patients, conducting medical-forensic exams and evidence collection per Illinois and hospital guidelines. Demonstrates age-appropriate care, assesses and treats injuries, and maintains chain of custody for evidence. Offers crisis intervention, ensures patient privacy, and collaborates with law enforcement and advocacy groups. Educates patients on procedures, STD and pregnancy prevention, and follow-up care. Participates in training and legal testimony as needed, pursuing ongoing professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical-forensic exams and evidence collection for sexual assault patients
• Assess and treat injuries while maintaining chain of custody for evidence
• Provide crisis intervention and ensure patient privacy
• Collaborate with law enforcement and advocacy groups
• Educate patients on procedures, STD and pregnancy prevention, and follow-up care
• Participate in training and provide legal testimony as needed

Requirements

• Completed IAFN-accredited SANE-P course with Illinois clinical component
• Current Illinois RN license
• Meet certification requirements for SANE RN

Qualifications

• Preferred: Baccalaureate in Nursing
• Preferred: Experience in emergency medicine or women's health
• Preferred: Minimum one-year SANE RN experience

Skills

• Knowledge of forensic nursing and patient assessment
• Evidence handling and maintaining confidentiality
• Crisis intervention
• Strong communication and documentation skills