RN – Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to patients following sexual assault at Beaver Dam Hospital. The role combines specialized nursing expertise with advocacy, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support patient safety, dignity, and well-being. Care should reflect each patient’s age-specific, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and individual needs. The nurse conducts comprehensive nursing assessments and forensic examinations, obtains patient histories, identifies and treats injuries, collects potential forensic evidence, and maintains its chain of custody in accordance with legal requirements and established protocols. The role also includes crisis intervention and education about sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy concerns, follow-up care, and available resources, helping patients understand their options and make informed decisions. The position is per diem on call and onsite at Beaver Dam Hospital. Minimum on-call availability must include 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 must complete the Wisconsin Department of Justice Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner education program and be able to respond to call and arrive at the hospital within 60 minutes.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin, or a license from a jurisdiction that has adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact; required upon hire.
- Complete the Wisconsin Department of Justice Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner education program.
- Ability to respond to call and arrive at the hospital within 60 minutes.
- Meet the minimum on-call schedule: one Saturday and one Sunday every eight weeks, plus four 5 p.m.–7 a.m. shifts every four weeks.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).
- Six months of nursing experience.
- Two years of RN experience.
- Relevant certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, trauma-informed care that addresses 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 according to applicable legal requirements and protocols.
- Provide crisis intervention, education, and support regarding sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy concerns, follow-up care, and available resources.
- Collaborate with providers, law enforcement, counseling centers, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, facilitate referrals, and promote continuity of care.
- Apply sound clinical judgment and maintain accurate documentation of assessments, evidence collection, and interventions.
- Use evidence-based nursing practice, patient education, and applicable safety and infection prevention standards.
- Complete specialized SANE training and fulfill on-call responsibilities, including responding to call and arriving at the hospital within 60 minutes.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plans.
- Two weeks of paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Flexible schedule and shift options intended to support work-life balance.
- Resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity-based staffing ratios.
- Shared governance structure.
- Nursing excellence award programs.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Referral bonus opportunity.
- On-call pay may be an additional component of compensation.
