Part Time SANE Nurse (Nights)
About The Position
Children’s Mercy seeks a part-time SANE Nurse to deliver expert, technically proficient, scientifically based nursing care to sexual assault patients. The nurse performs medical/forensic examinations, collects evidence, and provides trauma-informed care under the supervision of the Child Adversity Resilience and ED/Urgent Care Physician. The role also participates in professional activities, including quality improvement projects and teams, research and publishing, and in-service presentations, and serves as a subject matter expert within Children’s Mercy and in collaboration with community partners. The position is onsite and is not eligible for remote work. The organization requires seasonal influenza vaccination as a condition of employment. New employees must be willing to receive MMR, varicella, and/or Tdap vaccination when applicable; medical and religious exemptions may be discussed with Human Resources.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; employees hired before September 1, 2013 are grandfathered and permitted to continue in a direct-care nursing role.
- 1–2 years of pediatric nursing experience.
- One of the following licenses is required upon hire: Missouri RN or Missouri multistate RN license; Kansas RN or Kansas multistate RN license; or an RN Compact license for states other than Kansas and Missouri.
- Employees must obtain a Missouri or Kansas multistate license within 90 days of hire.
- Required life support certifications upon hire, as specified in the Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy.
- Nurses hired after September 1, 2013 who do not have a BSN must complete the degree within five years of their hire date.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred for nurses hired after September 1, 2013.
- Specialty certification relevant to the unit’s patient population, as determined by the Nurse Manager/Director, preferred upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform forensic/medical examinations in cases of alleged sexual abuse under the supervision of Child Adversity and Resilience and/or ED providers, in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Meet the educational needs of patients, families, and staff using principles of teaching and learning.
- Deliver therapeutic, safe, and efficient care.
- Attend education programs, unit meetings, and peer review, and maintain mandatory certifications.
- Participate in professional activities such as quality improvement projects and teams, research and publishing, and in-service presentations.
- Act as a subject matter expert within Children’s Mercy and in collaboration with community partners.
Benefits
- Children’s Mercy offers benefits plans designed to meet the changing needs of employees and their families; specific benefit offerings are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
