RN - SANE PRN

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

4d

About The Position

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) provides care to people who have experienced or witnessed violence, including sexual assault, child abuse, interpersonal violence, elder abuse, or human trafficking. The RN supports patients throughout documentation, investigation, and treatment, helping them feel safe, comfortable, valued, and understood while addressing the effects of trauma.

This PRN role involves variable shifts and on-call requirements. The caregiver must work 48 hours within each six-week period, one 12-hour weekend per month, and one 12-hour holiday per year. On-call nurses must respond to the designated facility within one hour. Travel to other Cleveland Clinic facilities may be required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Trauma, women's health, or pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate clinical assessment, care, intervention, and documentation for patients affected by sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, interpersonal violence, or assault.
• Provide forensic evidence collection and/or forensic photography when requested and maintain the chain of custody for evidence.
• Develop a safety plan before discharge and provide resources for follow-up medical care and referrals to post-care support services.
• Collaborate as needed with medical and nursing staff, law enforcement, prosecutors, protective services, advocates, and other agencies and entities.
• Participate in the on-call schedule and respond to the designated facility within one hour.
• Complete clinical experiences specified by the SANE course and coordinator, which may include observation with police or sex-crimes units, community and advocacy organizations, investigative agencies, a family justice center, and courtroom trial experience.
• Perform speculum exams and/or pediatric assessments under the supervision of a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, body structures, and mechanisms and patterns of injury.
• Collect and manage forensic evidence using Sexual Assault Exam Collection (SAEC) and Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) kits.
• Travel to other Cleveland Clinic facilities as needed.
• Attend continuing education as a sexual assault nurse.
• Participate in 75% of staff meetings and complete the annual SANE competency.
• Use clear, concise written documentation and communicate articulately.
• Use a camera to document injuries and/or evidence.
• Provide court testimony as needed.
• Participate in community awareness programs and professional organizations.
• Maintain current knowledge of legislation, government programs, and best-practice standards of care.

Benefits

• Caregiver safety resources through the Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being, including identification, reporting, and response to incidents.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed