Sexual Nurse Examiner West Region
Sexual Nurse Examiner West Region
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Job Description
The Sexual Nurse Examiner (SANE) reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The SANE (Sexual Nurse Examiner) is a registered professional nurse who provides exemplary specialized traumainformed medical forensic services to all individuals who presents with a complaint or concern of sexual . These services will be prompt nonjudgmental and compassionate while encouraging autonomy and reducing psychological trauma. The medical forensic services may include a medical forensic exam and evidence collection counseling for emergency contraception prophylactic treatment for sexually transmitted infections photo documentation and referrals for appropriate medical and psychological followup support and participation in legal proceedings.
Responsibilities:
- Acts autonomously following the professional standards as outlined by the Sexual Survivors Emergency Treatment Act (SASETA) the Illinois Nurse Practice Act the International Association of Forensic Nurses Scope and Standards of Practice and unit specific protocols appropriate to the patient population served.
- Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team including SANE coordinator providers imaging and therapeutic services to facilitate care of sexual survivor. Maintains documentation standards with accurate timely and complete recording and reporting to ensure compliance with SASETA.
- Maintains appropriate survivor privacy and chain of custody for all evidence collected including Illinois State Police Evidence Collection Kit (ISPECK).
- Remains up to date on current regulatory and legislative guidelines related to treatment and documentation standards for sexual survivors.
- Educates survivors and their families to meet their emotional and healthcare needs to aid in the recovery process.
- Performs assigned work safely adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices reports to supervisor in a timely manner any unsafe activities conditions hazards or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself other employees patients and/or visitors.
- Testifies in court as a fact witness and/or expert and assists other SANEs in preparing for court proceedings.
- Provides a learning atmosphere by sharing knowledge with coworkers; participates in orientation of new staff by providing content relevant to caring for sexual survivors.
- Supports continuous quality improvement efforts designed to enhance patient outcomes increase patient satisfaction and improve the overall care of sexual survivors
- Ensures professional growth and development by participating in and utilizing current evidencebased information and keeping current with standards in Forensic and SANE nursing practice.
- Maintains required medical and forensic continuing education requirements per current regulatory or legislative guidelines.
- Participates in goal setting program development and evaluation of the regional and systemwide SANE programs.
- Attends monthly SANE meetings and participates in peer review.
Qualifications :
Required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment in clinical nurse role.
- Current Illinois Licensure as a Registered Nurse in good standing
- BLS certification upon hire
- Completion of the IL SANE Clinical Training Program within 1 year of hire
- Completion of an International Association of Forensic Nursing (IAFN) approved 40 hour didactic class
- Completion of the IL SANE Clinical Training Log
Preferred
- Adult/Adolescent SANE or Pediatric/Adolescent SANE
- Certified SANEA or Certified SANEP
- ACLS Certification
- TNCC or TNS
- PALS
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
