RN – Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

UW Health • Town of Beaver Dam, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Health in Beaver Dam is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to patients following sexual assault. The role combines specialized nursing expertise with advocacy, education, and collaboration to support patient safety, dignity, and well-being. The position is per diem and on call, with required coverage including at least one Saturday and one Sunday every eight weeks and four 5 p.m.–7 a.m. shifts every four weeks; requirements may change based on department needs. The nurse works onsite at Beaver Dam Hospital and must be able to respond to a call and arrive at the hospital within 60 minutes. Successful completion of the Wisconsin Department of Justice Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner education program is required.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin or a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nursing licensure compact, required upon hire.
• Successful completion of the Wisconsin Department of Justice Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner education program.
• Ability to respond to call and arrive at the hospital within 60 minutes.
• Minimum on-call coverage must include one Saturday and one Sunday every eight weeks and four 5 p.m.–7 a.m. shifts every four weeks.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).
• Two years of RN experience (preferred in the position description).
• Six months of nursing experience.
• Relevant certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, trauma-informed care that reflects patients’ age-specific, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and individual needs while promoting safety, dignity, and respect.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and forensic examinations, obtain patient histories, identify and treat injuries, collect potential forensic evidence, and maintain chain of custody in accordance with legal requirements and established protocols.
• Provide crisis intervention, education, and support regarding sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy concerns, follow-up care, and available resources.
• Collaborate with providers, law enforcement, and counseling centers to coordinate care, facilitate referrals, and promote continuity of care.
• Use sound clinical judgment and maintain accurate documentation of assessments, forensic evidence collection, and interventions.
• Incorporate evidence-based nursing practice, patient education, and applicable safety and infection prevention standards.
• Complete specialized training and fulfill on-call responsibilities.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plans.
• Two-week paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Flexible schedule and shift options that support work-life balance.
• Access to the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department and resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Acuity-based staffing ratios.
• Shared governance structure.
• Nursing recognition and award programs.
• Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Referral bonus opportunity.
• On-call pay may be an additional component of compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level