Registered Nurse RN- SANE Certified - Emergency Department
About The Position
The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) will provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to the sexual assault victim. This will include a forensic exam, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, photographic documentation, referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, support and participation in legal proceedings. The SANE is expected to follow protocols established by the Medical Director and/or management of the SANE program for which the SANE is employed. The SANE is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Unrestricted State DL.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Completed approved Illinois SANE training (40 hours of Didactic coursework).
- Complete the initial Pediatric SANE training within 6 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to the sexual assault victim.
- Conduct forensic exams.
- Provide prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
- Perform photographic documentation.
- Make referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up.
- Support and participate in legal proceedings.
- Follow protocols established by the Medical Director and/or management of the SANE program.
- Deliver safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
- Abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
