RN Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner SANE

Job Responsibilities

* Obtain consent and patient history to formulate a plan of care as well as assess and conduct safety planning for victims and their families

* Collaborate with medical providers, victim advocates, law enforcement, Department of Child Services and other social service agencies to ensure optimal patient outcomes and enhancement of the patient experience

* Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, families, and coworkers

* Coordinate care by all agencies involved in assisting the sexual assault victim and coordinate referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up as needed

* Assess, collect, and analyze comprehensive objective, subjective, psychosocial, and cultural data pertinent to patient condition

* Perform a complete physical and forensic examination for assessment for trauma with possible evidence collection when applicable

* Document detailed injuries with the support of photographic evidence as required

* Provide courtroom testimony related to the care and treatment provided.

* Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

* Minimum:
Graduate of an accredited Associate Registered Nurse Program by date of hire.

* Preferred: BSN

Experience Requirements

* Minimum:
One (1) year of clinical experience as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

License/Certification Requirements

Minimum:

* Registered Nurse License eligible to practice in the state of Indiana

* Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Designation

* Basic Life Safety (BLS) - American Heart Association

Preferred:

* Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Certification (SANE) - International Association of Forensic Nurses

* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through AHA within six (6) months of hire