Registered Nurse, SANE

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) is a specially trained Registered Nurse responsible for providing comprehensive, trauma‑informed care to adult and/or adolescent patients presenting to the Emergency Department following sexual assault. This role includes medical assessment, forensic evidence collection, crisis intervention, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams while ensuring patient safety, dignity, and legal integrity. The SANE nurse will not be utilized in general ED staffing.

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered, trauma‑informed care to sexual assault survivors.
• Conduct medical‑forensic examinations in accordance with Kentucky and federal protocols.
• Collect, preserve, and document forensic evidence maintaining chain of custody.
• Perform detailed physical assessments and forensic photography as indicated.
• Administer medications per protocol (e.g., STI prophylaxis, emergency contraception).
• Provide patient education on treatment options, follow-up care, and community resources.
• Accurately and thoroughly document assessments, findings, patient statements, and care provided.
• Serve as an expert witness in legal proceedings when subpoenaed.
• Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements under Kentucky law.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, Kentucky Board of Nursing standards, and national SANE guidelines.
• Coordinate care with Emergency Department providers, advocates, social workers, law enforcement, and prosecutors as appropriate.
• Support patient autonomy and informed decision‑making throughout the process.

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

N/A. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part‑time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

• Current Kentucky Registered Nurse license or higher (or other NLC state with multistate privileges)
• American Heart Association BLS certification
• Maintains SANE certification
• Individual or employment‑based malpractice insurance

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods:
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