RN SANE COORDINATOR

Meadville Medical Center•Meadville, PA

About The Position

The SART Coordinator shall provide care to the sexual assault patient in the Emergency Department and oversee sexual assault statistics and coordinate care. Specific job duties shall include, but are not limited to the following: To work collaboratively with the SART nurses, the patient and family, and the Emergency Department providers. Coordinate sexual assault statistics and process improvements. To follow policies and procedures to reflect the best evidence-based practice in the care of the sexually assaulted patient. To be available for on call time. Maintain the credentials required of a SART RN. Maintain positive relationships with pertinent outside agencies (Women's Services, CYS, Law enforcement, etc.). Attend meetings and continuing education. To work collaboratively with the SART nurses, the patient and family, and the Emergency Department providers. Coordinate sexual assault statistics and process improvements. To follow policies and procedures to reflect the best evidence-based practice in the care of the sexually assaulted patient. To be available for on call time. Maintain the credentials required of a SART RN. Maintain positive relationships with pertinent outside agencies (Women's Services, CYS, Law enforcement, etc.). Attend meetings and continuing education. MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing. Current BLS Healthcare Provider card. Must have current ACLS and PALS certification or obtain within six months of assignment in ED. Registered SANE-A training preferred but not required. Current State RN Nursing License in Pennsylvania. Analytical skills necessary to develop and implement a plan for nursing care appropriate to the patient, and to solve problems concerning patient's mental or physical well-being. Ability to make frequent rounds, lift patients, position patients, and to transport patients; to provide treatment and to maintain patient comfort. Must independently be able to respond to an emergency situation. The SANE coordinator requires knowledge of psychosocial, physiological, and therapeutic components specific to the care of both adult and pediatric sexual assault cases through on-going educational activities Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing
Current BLS Healthcare Provider card
Must have current ACLS and PALS certification or obtain within six months of assignment in ED
Current State RN Nursing License in Pennsylvania
Analytical skills necessary to develop and implement a plan for nursing care appropriate to the patient, and to solve problems concerning patient's mental or physical well-being
Ability to make frequent rounds, lift patients, position patients, and to transport patients; to provide treatment and to maintain patient comfort
Must independently be able to respond to an emergency situation
The SANE coordinator requires knowledge of psychosocial, physiological, and therapeutic components specific to the care of both adult and pediatric sexual assault cases through on-going educational activities

Nice To Haves

Registered SANE-A training preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Provide care to the sexual assault patient in the Emergency Department
Oversee sexual assault statistics
Coordinate care
Work collaboratively with the SART nurses, the patient and family, and the Emergency Department providers
Coordinate sexual assault statistics and process improvements
Follow policies and procedures to reflect the best evidence-based practice in the care of the sexually assaulted patient
Be available for on call time
Maintain the credentials required of a SART RN
Maintain positive relationships with pertinent outside agencies (Women's Services, CYS, Law enforcement, etc.)
Attend meetings and continuing education