TeleSANE - Remote Forensic Nurse Expert (Part-time / On-Call)
About The Position
SAFE-T System, within Penn State's Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, is seeking highly-skilled Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) for the position of TeleSANE - Remote Forensic Nurse Expert (part-time / on-call). This role provides real-time peer mentorship and quality assurance via telehealth during acute sexual assault and intimate partner violence forensic examinations across the lifespan, including pediatric cases, at SAFE-T partnered hospitals. The TeleSANE team consists of expert teleSANEs recruited from across the nation, focusing on evidence-based, compassionate forensic care. Consultations are conducted from a private, secure home or office setup using provided equipment. This role is designed as supplemental work for forensic nurses already practicing as a SANE in a bedside role, covering evenings and weekends. It offers self-scheduling flexibility and is an on-call, part-time wage-based position not eligible for benefits. Joining the team provides individualized mentorship, a professional environment built around expertise, and the opportunity to mentor novice nurses, raise the quality of care, and contribute to research and innovation.
Requirements
- Active, unencumbered nurse licensure (RN or higher) in good standing.
- Actively practicing as a Sexual Assault Nurse/Forensic Examiner (SANE/SAFE).
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in both adult and pediatric sexual assault forensic examination, evidenced by a minimum of 30 acute sexual assault forensic examinations conducted independently per year for the past 3 years, with at least 15 annually in the pediatric population.
- Hold SANE-A and/or SANE-P certification from the Commission for Forensic Nursing Certification (CFNC), affiliated with the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN).
- Upon hire, applicants are asked to obtain nursing compact licensure and/or applicable state licensure(s).
- Candidates should have a true interest in growing with SAFE-T over time and are expected to stay in the role for two or more years.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert forensic nursing consultation during real-time, acute sexual assault and intimate partner violence examinations (via telehealth) for patients of all ages (birth through elder adult).
- Provide 48 hours of overnight (5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Eastern) call per month, including 24 hours of weekend call monthly, via self-scheduling.
- Complete an extensive new hire orientation, consisting of 60+ hours of virtual and in-person learning.
- Travel to State College, Pennsylvania during your first year to attend a 3-day in-person training.
- Attend virtual monthly team meetings (2 hours per month).
- Complete quality assurance documentation and a post-consult survey following case completion.
- Participate in individualized teleSANE consultation review for quality assurance and growth.
- Attend paid continuing education and training updates.
- Keep current with state guidelines, national standards, and evidence-based practices in forensic nursing.
- Maintain access to high-speed internet and a confidential, quiet place within home/office to conduct virtual consultations remotely.
- Be prepared to actively receive cases and provide mentorship during your scheduled call time.
Benefits
- Paid training and nursing contact hours provided such as training in the Danger Assessment (DA) Evidence-based Tool
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
