Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program Director
About The Position
The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program Director is based at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, and oversees the SANE program across Prime Healthcare’s nine Illinois hospitals. In conjunction with hospital leadership, the director organizes SANE services and systems that support a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The role is accountable for nursing-care quality, program evaluation, clinical orientation, mentoring, consultation, and maintaining state and national standards of care. The position also provides timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to sexual assault patients. Care may include forensic examinations, pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease prophylaxis, photographic documentation, medical and psychological follow-up referrals, support, and participation in legal proceedings. The SANE follows program protocols established by the Medical Director and/or program management and delivers safe patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Unrestricted state driver's license.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current certification.
- Completed approved Illinois SANE training, including 40 hours of didactic coursework.
- One year of experience as a SANE.
Nice To Haves
- Emergency department experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Organize SANE services and systems in conjunction with hospital leadership to support a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
- Ensure the quality of nursing care and maintain accountability for care delivery.
- Evaluate the SANE program.
- Provide clinical orientation, mentoring, and consultation.
- Maintain state and national standards of care.
- Provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to sexual assault patients.
- Conduct forensic examinations and provide pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease prophylaxis.
- Complete photographic documentation and arrange appropriate medical and psychological follow-up referrals.
- Provide patient support and participate in legal proceedings.
- Follow protocols established by the Medical Director and/or SANE program management.
- Deliver safe patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
