RN Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner SANE

Riverview Health • Noblesville, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing comprehensive care to victims of sexual assault, including assessment, evidence collection, and support. The SANE nurse collaborates with various agencies to ensure optimal patient outcomes and works to create a compassionate environment for patients and their families. Responsibilities include performing physical and forensic examinations, documenting injuries, and potentially providing courtroom testimony.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Associate Registered Nurse Program by date of hire
• One (1) year of clinical experience as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
• Registered Nurse License eligible to practice in the state of Indiana
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Designation
• Basic Life Safety (BLS) - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• BSN
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Certification (SANE) - International Association of Forensic Nurses
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through AHA within six (6) months of hire

Responsibilities

• Obtain consent and patient history to formulate a plan of care as well as assess and conduct safety planning for victims and their families
• Collaborate with medical providers, victim advocates, law enforcement, Department of Child Services and other social service agencies to ensure optimal patient outcomes and enhancement of the patient experience
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, families, and coworkers
• Coordinate care by all agencies involved in assisting the sexual assault victim and coordinate referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up as needed
• Assess, collect, and analyze comprehensive objective, subjective, psychosocial, and cultural data pertinent to patient condition
• Perform a complete physical and forensic examination for assessment for trauma with possible evidence collection when applicable
• Document detailed injuries with the support of photographic evidence as required
• Provide courtroom testimony related to the care and treatment provided
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree