SANE West Region SANE Casual

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

8h • $37 - $59

About The Position

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) is a registered professional nurse who provides specialized, trauma-informed medical forensic services to individuals presenting with a concern or complaint of sexual assault. Care is prompt, non-judgmental, and compassionate, encouraging patient autonomy and helping reduce psychological trauma. Services may include medical forensic examinations and evidence collection, counseling on emergency contraception, prophylactic treatment for sexually transmitted infections, photo documentation, and referrals for medical and psychological follow-up and support, including participation in legal proceedings.

The SANE works autonomously within applicable professional standards, legislation, and unit protocols, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team. The role includes maintaining accurate documentation and evidence chain of custody, educating survivors and families, supporting quality improvement and staff learning, keeping current with forensic nursing practice and regulatory requirements, and participating in regional and system-wide SANE program activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of the first day of employment in a clinical nurse role, or a master's degree from an accredited school or college of nursing with an Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license.
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse licensure in good standing.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• Complete the Illinois SANE Clinical Training Program within one year of hire.
• Complete an International Association of Forensic Nursing-approved 40-hour didactic class.
• Complete the Illinois SANE Clinical Training Log.

Nice To Haves

• Adult/Adolescent SANE or Pediatric/Adolescent SANE qualification.
• Certified SANE-A or Certified SANE-P.
• ACLS certification.
• TNCC or TNS.
• PALS.

Responsibilities

• Practice autonomously in accordance with SASETA, the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, IAFN Scope and Standards of Practice, and unit-specific protocols.
• Collaborate with the SANE coordinator, providers, imaging, and therapeutic services to facilitate survivor care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation and reporting in compliance with SASETA.
• Protect survivor privacy and maintain the chain of custody for collected evidence, including the Illinois State Police Evidence Collection Kit (ISPECK).
• Keep current with regulatory and legislative guidelines related to treatment and documentation for sexual assault survivors.
• Educate survivors and their families to address emotional and healthcare needs and support recovery.
• Follow departmental safety practices and promptly report unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations.
• Testify in court as a fact or expert witness and help other SANEs prepare for court proceedings.
• Share knowledge with coworkers and participate in new staff orientation on care for sexual assault survivors.
• Support continuous quality improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes, satisfaction, and care.
• Participate in professional growth and development using current evidence-based information and maintaining current forensic and SANE nursing practice standards.
• Maintain required medical and forensic continuing education according to current guidelines.
• Participate in goal setting, program development, and evaluation of regional and system-wide SANE programs.
• Attend monthly SANE meetings and participate in peer review.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time