Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-P)

Bay Area Women's Center • Bay City, MI

2d • Remote

About The Position

Bay Area Women's Center (BAWC) is seeking a Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-P) to join our team. The pediatric program serves children under 12 years of age. BAWC is dedicated to providing vital services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including medical-forensic services. The SANE-P nurse offers compassionate, non-judgmental care, including assessment for pregnancy and infections, documentation, referrals, and support during exams. This role is critical for the healing process and the prosecution process.

Requirements

• Two years of nursing in the Emergency Department, Critical Care, Women’s Health, or Public Health.
• Maintain current Registered Nurse licensure or higher.
• Maintain valid malpractice insurance (1,000,000/3,000,000) (reimbursed by BAWC)
• Complete preceptor requirements as identified by the SANE Program
• Complete the initial SANE training through the International Association of Forensic Nursing IAFN (funded by BAWC).
• Obtain IAFN certification within 3 years of SANE Practice.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures, and protocols set by the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or the management of the SANE Program.

Nice To Haves

• The SANE-P is an employee with flexible scheduling, collaborating to set a monthly on-call schedule, and responding when a survivor requests an exam.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical-forensic exams, which may include obtaining a patient history, a head-to-toe physical assessment for trauma, a detailed genital exam, forensic evidence collection, written & photographic documentation, assessing for mandatory reporting status, reporting when appropriate, administering appropriate prophylactic medications per protocols & recommending appropriate referrals.
• Participate in professional development as determined by the SANE program, including staff meetings, conferences, and in-service training.
• Respond to requests within 60 minutes of the initial call when on call.

Benefits

• Malpractice insurance reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed