SANE Regional Coordinator for Northeastern (NE) Massachusetts

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) is seeking an experienced Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) to serve as the SANE Regional Coordinator for Northeastern (NE) Massachusetts. This role is crucial in ensuring that residents have access to trauma-informed SANE services when they are sexually assaulted. The coordinator will work closely with the Associate Director for In-person SANE services to achieve this goal, ensuring a 24/7, 365-day response from MDPH-designated hospitals in the region. The position also involves working with clinicians at these hospitals to guarantee a high-quality, trauma-informed patient care experience. The MA SANE Program is expanding to meet the growing need for SANE services in supporting the recovery of sexual assault survivors. The ideal candidate will be committed to enhancing the quality of life for all Commonwealth residents and addressing health inequities, particularly those affecting people of color and individuals with disabilities who are disproportionately impacted by sexual violence. Acknowledgment of the historical and structural impact of racism on health outcomes and its role in sexual violence is also important.

Requirements

• Understanding of MA SANE Adult/Adolescent SANE Protocols.
• Knowledge of forensic nursing principles and practices for patients of all genders who have been sexually assaulted.
• Awareness of trauma informed patient care principles including the varied emotional and physical responses of patients who have been sexually assaulted.
• Knowledge of “do no harm” principles that minimize trauma and ensure patient choice and control over all aspects of forensic exams and forensic evidence collection procedures.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting physical examinations and forensic evidence collection for sexual assault patients of all genders.
• Knowledge the impact of racism on the Social Determinants of Health (SoDH), including healthcare and the relationship between oppression of marginalized populations and sexual violence.
• Knowledge of mandatory reporting and the importance of confidentiality and legal parameters for sharing patient information when working with other multi-disciplinary team (MDT) members (police, Department of Children and Families (DCF), Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC).
• Current and valid licensure as a professional nurse under the MA Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN).
• A minimum of 4 years of experience as a Registered Nurse preferably in Emergency Nursing, Women’s Health Nursing or Critical Care Nursing.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a certified MA Adult/Adolescent SANE or have 2 years of experience as a SANE in another state in good standing. Applicants trained in another state must obtain MA SANE Certification within 9 months of hire.
• A Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) or a Bachelor Degree in a related area of practice (e.g. health education, psychology, social work).
• Incumbents must maintain current and valid MDPH SANE certification.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a supervisory or management capacity or an equivalent leadership role.
• Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License at a Class level specific to assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated thoroughness of patient care related documentation.
• Knowledge of vicarious trauma and principles of self-care to help mitigate secondary trauma reactions.
• Knowledge of trauma informed patient care principles including the varied emotional and physical responses of patients who have been sexually assaulted.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct service delivery of 24/7, 365 day/year SANE services at regionally-based, MDPH-designated SANE sites (N=8) in the Northeastern MA Region.
• Select appropriate SANE clinician candidates for contracting and coordinate contract activities to provide 24/7 on-call Northeastern MA regional coverage. Ensure efforts to recruit SANE candidates with diverse educational, clinical and racial/ethnic backgrounds whenever possible.
• Participate in the coordination of SANE Certification Trainings and act as faculty for SANE Certification Trainings.
• Develop and manage a regionally-based SANE “on-call” schedule to ensure 24/7 SANE coverage.
• Monitor reimbursement systems to ensure timely reimbursement of SANE contractors.
• Provide quality assurance activities to ensure SANE practice and documentation standards.
• Provide support and debriefing for SANE contractors to minimize the impact of secondary trauma. Assist with referrals to trauma-informed mental health clinicians for SANE clinician contractors as necessary.
• Monitor monthly RedCAP service delivery data and trends for region.
• Maintain open communication with Adult/Adolescent Associate Director when any site, SANE clinician contractor or compliance issues arise.
• Conduct monthly meetings with SANE contractors focused on SANE protocol updates, educational topics, case reviews and debriefing opportunities.
• Consult with SANE contractors and hospital staff for management of complex patient care including patients in Intensive Care Units and Operating Room settings.
• Collaborate with identified SANE site liaisons to ensure availability of equipment and supplies needed for medical forensic examinations and for resolution of clinical and operational issues.
• Identify regional training needs for hospitals and medical providers and conduct regional and/or individual site trainings to ensure evidence-based patient care for patients who have been sexually assaulted.
• Monitor compliance at designated hospitals with MDPH Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) requirements.
• Collaborate with local Rape Crisis Centers (RCC) to facilitate coordinated SANE/RCC response.
• Support SANE contractors when testifying in court through physical presence (when possible) and providing opportunities for trial preparation.
• Provide direct patient care to Adult/Adolescent and Pediatric SANE patients as needed.
• Participate in programmatic Racial/Equity/Inclusion efforts to identify ways to reduce barriers to care for marginalized populations most at risk for sexual violence and conduct outreach about SANE services to agencies serving culturally-specific communities.
• Provide outreach and training to Northeastern MA Region SANE community partners including: SANE and non-SANE hospitals, crime labs, police (local/state), correctional facilities, District Attorneys’ Offices, local rape crisis centers, schools, colleges, universities, other state agencies (DCF, DPCC), and agencies serving culturally-specific communities.
• Monitors trends in forensic nursing and MA SANE practice and makes recommendations for changes to MA SANE Protocols and MA Evidence Collection Kits to ensure evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with community partners in the development of Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART).
• Participate in collaborative research projects and service delivery projects with community agencies.
• May provide court testimony related to patient care provided directly to patients who have been sexually assaulted.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior