Registered Nurse-SANE -Per-Diem

Nevada System of Higher Education•Evanston, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) cares for sexual assault Adult/Adolescent survivors while independently performing medical forensic exams, head to toe nursing assessments, detailed anogenital examinations, forensic specimen collection with supportive documentation, and forensic photographic documentation. The SANE must provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department or hospitalized on an inpatient unit. They will work closely with Emergency Room Physicians, survivor advocates, law enforcement, criminal justice officials, and civil attorneys.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
Successful completion and certification of AA SANE training through the Office of the Illinois Attorney General or certification is approved by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General SANE Coordinator.
Pass computer literacy for Epic or attend training after hire.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Prior experience in forensic nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs duties of SANE with knowledge of forensic collection, STIs, medication and vicarious trauma towards the survivor.
Attends SANE meetings for peer/chart review and information dissemination to ensure compliance and standards according to the Professional Forensic Scopes and Standard Practices, SASETA, and the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.
Works collaboratively with the Swedish Hospital Emergency Department, Violence Prevention Program, Illinois State and Chicago Police Departments, Resilience, and the Illinois SANE Coordinator.
Attends courtroom proceedings related to Swedish Hospital sexual assault cases.