PRN Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner; SANE) RN

Role Overview: This position involves providing trauma-informed, patient-centered forensic care to individuals experiencing sexual assault, violence, and related crises across multiple hospitals within a regional health system. The nurse partners with specialized SANE programs to ensure timely, compassionate support, practicing flexibly in diverse clinical environments (excluding children’s hospitals and facilities in Illinois).

• Deliver sensitive forensic care, advocating and collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Utilize leadership skills to mentor colleagues and foster a positive work environment.
• Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care using standards of medical-surgical nursing, recognizing and responding to life‑threatening conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans considering physical, social, cultural, and spiritual factors.
• Prioritize and coordinate care for patients with varying acuity levels, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

• Current RN license with 1–2 years of acute care experience.
• Completion of adult 40-hour SANE training required.
• Willingness to travel between hospital facilities and respond to on-call needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills emphasizing empathy, communication, and clinical judgment.
• Flexible, adaptable, and resourceful with a confident nursing practice.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with 2–5 years of experience.

This role offers benefits such as comprehensive health plans, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and more, supporting the well‑being and professional growth of staff.