SANE RN - Call Only

Thedacare•Town of Wescott, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The SANE program provides 24/7 on-call care in the emergency department to patients of all ages and genders. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners provide direct, trauma-informed medical and forensic care to patients who have experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, strangulation, or child abuse. The role requires autonomous practice in a patient-centered setting and the ability to discuss sensitive topics. SANEs provide or identify the need for acute medical care, collect forensic evidence, maintain competency in examination components, collaborate with community and legal agencies, and participate in legal proceedings, including testifying in court as needed. The role requires 36 hours of on-call time per month, including 12 hours of weekend call, and the ability to respond within one hour. Team members attend quarterly meetings and one annual education day and complete six hours of continuing education per calendar year to maintain competency. Candidates must attend a full week of SANE training in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from February 1 through February 5, 2027.

Requirements

Current Wisconsin RN licensure.
Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN).
At least one year of direct patient care experience in an acute setting.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
Critical-thinking skills and ability to work as an autonomous care provider.
Strong independent-learning skills and dedication to maintaining and advancing professional knowledge.
Availability for the full SANE training week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, February 1–5, 2027.
Availability for 36 hours of on-call time per month, including 12 hours of weekend call, and ability to respond within one hour.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Two years of direct patient care experience in an acute setting.
Forensic nurse experience.

Responsibilities

Provide or identify the need for acute medical care within scope of practice.
Perform expert forensic evidence collection.
Maintain competency in examination components.
Collaborate with community and legal agencies, including law enforcement.
Participate in the legal process, including testifying in court as needed.
Attend quarterly team meetings and one annual education day.
Maintain competency through six hours of continuing education per calendar year.
Meet on-call requirements of 36 hours per month, including 12 hours of weekend call, and be able to respond within one hour.
Attend the full SANE training week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, February 1–5, 2027.