PRN RN SANE Examiner

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) works on the SANE Program at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, providing care to people who have experienced or witnessed violence, including sexual assault, child abuse, interpersonal violence, elder abuse, or human trafficking. The role supports patients through documentation, investigation, and treatment while helping them feel safe, comfortable, valued, and understood.

This is a PRN, as-needed role with variable shifts and on-call requirements. Caregivers must work 48 hours within each six-week period, one 12-hour weekend per month, and one 12-hour holiday per year. On-call caregivers must respond to the designated facility within one hour. Travel to other Cleveland Clinic facilities may be required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate clinical assessment, care, intervention, and documentation for patients affected by sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, interpersonal violence, or assault.
• Collect forensic evidence and/or take forensic photographs as requested, maintaining the chain of custody.
• Develop a safety plan before discharge and provide resources for follow-up medical care and post-care support services.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing staff, law enforcement, prosecutors, protective services, advocates, and other agencies and entities.
• Participate in an on-call schedule and respond to the designated facility within one hour.
• Complete clinical experiences designated by the SANE course and coordinator, which may include observations with law enforcement and advocacy organizations, agency experiences, and courtroom trial experience.
• Perform speculum exams and/or pediatric assessments under the supervision of a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, body structures, and mechanisms and patterns of injury.
• Collect and manage forensic evidence using Sexual Assault Exam Collection (SAEC) and Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) kits.
• Travel to other Cleveland Clinic facilities as needed.
• Attend continuing education as a sexual assault nurse.
• Participate in 75% of staff meetings and complete the annual SANE competency.
• Document clearly and concisely and communicate articulately.
• Use a camera to document injuries and/or evidence.
• Provide court testimony as needed.
• Participate in community awareness programs and professional organizations.
• Maintain current knowledge of legislation, government programs, and best-practice standards of care.

Benefits

• Caregiver safety resources through the Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being, including identifying, reporting, and responding to incidents.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed