Staff Nurse - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

Summary of Duties:

• Provides a timely medical/forensic examination of the Sexual Assault patient using a compassionate and victim sensitive approach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides a complete medical/forensic examination to sexual assault/forensic patients that present to the Emergency Department. Stays within the guidelines of the Sexual Assault Policy and procedures.

• Provides a non-judgmental examination with appropriate evidence collection to suspects of crimes.

Additional Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Must be willing to take on call responsibilities and be within 30-minute response time when on call
• Prepares facility for patient care process
• Documents medical history
• Performs physical exam including collection of laboratory and forensic evidence and provides treatment according to established protocols
• Formulates and implements discharge plan
• Participates in ongoing patient care review process
• Participates in ongoing legal process and court appearances as required by the state
• Participates in monthly staff meetings
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to take initiative or innovation
• Provides constructive suggestions to improve operations and services
• Participates in formulations of plans to improve care and working conditions
• Able to problem solve
• Participates as a preceptor to nursing and medical personnel as directed
• Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation with supervisors, subordinates and peers
• Efficient use of materials and equipment
• Provides for fair and courteous treatment of patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality
• Practices within JCSART/SANE policies and procedures
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change
• Demonstrates sound clinical professional judgment and maintains a high standard of personal credibility
• Exhibits professional character, attitude and appearance. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities
• Pursues ongoing professional growth opportunities
• Documents completely and stores patient records in confidential, private area
• Responsible for examinations of patients 13 yrs old and greater
• Assists pediatrician with evidence collection in forensic exam of pediatric patients

Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associate's Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required.
• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the State of Iowa
• Preferable minimum of 2 years of RN experience.
• Successful completion of a 40 hr+ SANE Training Program.
• Successful completion of a 40 hr + SANE/SART practicum.
• Documented clinical competency and professional accountability.
• Mastery of written and verbal communication.

Desired Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired.
• If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.

*This position reports to the Johnson County Sexual Assault Response Team (JCSART) Coordinator