SANE RN Coordinator

Job Description

Catalyzes and facilitates change to enhance professionalism, efficiency, competency, and cost containment within the SANE program. Collaborates with physicians, caregivers, and diagnostic and therapeutic services to provide input in patient care and monitor progress. Educates patients and their families to meet health needs and aid in the recovery process. Enhances professional growth and development by participating in and utilizing current evidence‑based information and keeping abreast of current trends in Forensic and SANE nursing practice.

Functions as a role model in patient care, providing a high level of clinical expertise by selecting and preparing nurses for the SANE role. Maintains regulatory compliance for the SANE program. Performs other duties as assigned. Audits and maintains policies and procedures regarding care of sexual assault patients to facilitate hospital designation as a Sexual Assault Treatment Center. Oversees daily operations for 24‑7 response coverage.

Leads monthly peer review of SANE cases, audits all sexual assault documentation, and communicates issues with other practicing SANEs and ED leadership. Collaborates with the SANE medical director to develop best practice models for sexually assaulted patients. Maintains documentation standards with accurate, timely, and complete recording and reporting, reviewing all sexual assault charting to ensure staff compliance with state laws and regulatory agencies.

Acts as a 24‑hour on‑call resource to program participants.

Coordinates and oversees the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program, ensuring high‑quality, trauma‑informed patient care, regulatory compliance, staff education, quality improvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and effective forensic nursing services. Must have SANE Credentials and previous experience!

• Well‑developed written and oral presentation skills. [Required]
• Well‑developed interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills including crucial conversations. [Required]
• Highly organized, prioritizes with good time management skills. [Required]
• Ability to meet project timelines and deadlines. [Required]
• Performs adequate physical assessment of patients. [Required]
• Ability to work effectively with patients, healthcare team and members of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). [Required]

• Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) [Required]
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Adult (SANE-A) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Preferred]
• Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) [Preferred]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Preferred]
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements –

Full time

Day (United States of America)

Address: 500 REMINGTON BLVD
City: BOLINGBROOK
State:
Illinois
Postal Code: 60440

$35.19 - $62.17

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403‑B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well‑being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.