RN - Forensic Nursing/SANE

Cleveland Clinic•Great Barrington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Fairview Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Fairview Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Forensic/SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) unit at Cleveland Clinic is staffed by nurses who are specially trained to care for individuals of all ages who have experienced or witnessed any type of violence. This violence may include sexual assault, child abuse, interpersonal violence, elder abuse, or human trafficking.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collect forensic evidence and/or forensic photography as requested and will maintain a chain of custody for such evidence.
Provide enhanced follow-up services, resources and safety plans that are discussed and implemented before the patient is discharged.
Perform speculum exams and/or pediatric assessments under the supervision of a LIP.
Utilize a thorough knowledge on collecting and managing forensic evidence with a Sexual Assault Exam Collection (SAEC) kit and a Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault kit (DFSA).
Interact and collaborate with medical and nursing staff, law enforcement, prosecutors, protective services, advocates and other agencies as needed.
Provide court testimony as needed.
Participate in an on-call schedule, as determined by SANE coordinator and respond to the designated facility within one hour.
Participate in community awareness programs and professional organizations.
Travel to other Cleveland Clinic Facilities as needed.

Benefits

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment.
All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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