The sexual assault nurse examiner will demonstrate clinical competence in the collection of forensic evidence, in addition to the care, treatment and referral of those impacted by interpersonal violence. The SANE Pool RN will work closely with law enforcement, social workers, community advocates and others.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrate clinical competence in the collection of forensic evidence in addition to the care, treatment and referral of those impacted by interpersonal violence. Demonstrates clinical competence in appropriate documentation and care of forensic evidenceDemonstrates the ability to provide expert testimony in a court of lawProvides a safe, comforting and healing environment for patients and their families.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing in the state of practice with at least one year of clinical experience
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Licensed as an RN in Illinois or a multi-state nursing license from a participating state in the nurse licensure compact
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days
64 Hour Adult/Adolescent/Pediatric SANE Course
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED
Neonate (birth – 28 days)
Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 year – 12 years)
Adolescents (13 years – 17 years)
Adult (18 years – 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years and older)
INFORMATION ACCESS
Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.
WORK CONTACT GROUP
Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors
SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.