Registered Nurse (RN) FNE​/SANE

Major Responsibilities

• Conduct a forensic examination of the patient, cataloging evidence of physical or sexual abuse that may be used in a court case or police proceedings. Additionally, conduct a forensic interview, asking the victim about the incident(s) of abuse.
• During the forensic examination, collect specimens and DNA samples, take photographs of bruises and other injuries, and conduct a detailed physical and genital examination based on patient preference.
• Ensure that the patient receives the necessary medical care and provide guidance and support throughout any required treatments.
• Provide work direction to the FNE/SANE staff responsible for coordinating resources to efficiently support procedures, day-to-day operations, and the smooth flow of patients through the department.
• Support direct patient care by performing the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic, and quality care through assessment of patients, establishment and implementation of the nursing care plan, and evaluation of clinical outcomes when necessary. Promote an environment conducive to the delivery of safe, efficient, and quality patient care.
• Act as a resource to employees, including training/orienting, providing day-to-day work direction, and giving input on performance. Assign, monitor, and review progress and accuracy of work, direct efforts and provide guidance on more complex issues in collaboration with the unit leadership.
• Monitor employee assignments, maintain staff scheduling, evaluate staffing levels, and adjust as necessary to maintain productivity levels established for assigned area(s).
• Monitor quality of care provided. Assist in ensuring policies and procedures are followed in compliance with the medical center, the Nursing department, and based on International Association of Forensic Nursing guidelines.
• Work with management in developing new and existing programs and services.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within 6 months.

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing.
• IL-based nurses will be required to obtain a certificate of completion from the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) following completion of didactic training and clinical log prior to practicing independently.
• WI-based nurses will be required to complete didactic training and clinical skills training prior to practicing independently as a forensic nurse examiner.

• Typically requires 2-3 years of experience in clinical nursing within an acute care setting.

• Demonstrates a holistic approach to nursing practice committed to meeting the needs of the patient and family.
• Clinical and technical knowledge in area(s) of specialty.
• Ability to apply evidence-based interventions and nursing skills/technology to correlate to the patient’s response to an individualized plan of care.
• Ability to recognize situational changes that require unplanned interventions.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a Windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff, and physicians.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions and the ability to think ahead, anticipate learning needs and…