Clinical Nurse - SANE RN

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE RN) in the PCMG-MAIN | Child Protection Team department in Phoenix. The role involves conducting medical forensic exams, collecting evidence, and documenting findings under medical director supervision.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, patients and families, adherence to evidence-based standards, and participation in MDT case reviews and related activities.

Qualifications

• Two year ADN or Diploma Nursing degree required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or RN to BSN program preferred.
• 3+ years of nursing experience with children in an acute pediatric setting required.
• Current State of Arizona RN license or compact state license with multistate privileges, or ability to obtain per AZ state law before start date.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider.
• Completion of SANE RN within one year of hire or transfer into the position (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Completes nursing assessment of patient conditions consistent with age and condition to determine initial level of care.
• Evaluates patient responses to care and documents progress in charts.
• Contributes to team by complying with medication, storage and documentation standards.
• Provides orientation to the unit and hospital systems for patients and families.
• Supervises patient care activities of assigned team members and provides feedback.
• Collaborates with patient care team and families to implement plan of care.
• Attends MDT Case Review meetings and assists law enforcement with required paperwork for medical evaluations.
• Participates in MDT case reviews and peer review processes with the Medical Director.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Two year ADN / Diploma Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or RN to BSN program

Job description

Department: PCMG-MAIN | Child Protection Team

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 8am-5pm

Category: Nursing

Posting #: 1052548

Employee Type: PRN

Position Summary

This position will work in collaboration with the healthcare team, patient and family to promote patient health through delivery of professional nursing care appropriate to patient’s age and condition as documented in the nursing and medical plans of care in accordance with evidence-based nursing and patient care practice standards and hospital goals, values and regulatory standards. The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Registered Nurse (SANE RN) works under the general supervision of the Medical Director to conduct a medical forensic exam to include evaluation for evidence collection; performing a medical history and account of the assault/abuse. Provides professional and compassionate forensic evidence collection. Ensures evidence is collected according to the highest professional standard. Collects and preserves all evidence, collects relevant specimens, and documents findings.

Position Duties

• Completes nursing assessment of patient conditions consistent with age and condition, including physical, psychological, social, developmental, and educational factors, to determine initial level of compliance with treatment plan per policy and unit guidelines. Performs ongoing patient and family assessments and identifies variations from diagnoses.
• Continually evaluates patient responses to care, teaching, and discharge plans. Documents patient progress in appropriate charts and shares observations and assessment outcomes with healthcare team and families to ensure timely communication and understanding of patient health status, progress, and ongoing needs.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing required activities within established parameters to ensure compliance with all applicable medication, storage and documentation standards, regulations, and requirements.
• Provides orientation to the unit, hospital systems, and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit’s policies and requirements.
• Supervises patient care activities of assigned team members and delegates activities appropriate to knowledge, skill, and competency. Provides timely feedback and review of care delivery to ensure maintenance of patient safety, infection control procedures, therapeutic environment, and team members’ performance level, maintaining confidentiality as appropriate.
• Works collaboratively with patient care team and family members to establish and implement plan of care to ensure coordination of activities and ongoing communication of patient health status. Participates in patient care rounds and patient care conferences as appropriate.
• Attends MDT Case Review meetings. Assists law enforcement agencies with required paperwork related to medical evaluations as appropriate. Assesses barriers that prevent children from accessing medical evaluations and working with partner agencies to address them.
• Strict adherence and assistance with developing protocol and maintain standards. Works with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that guidelines being used to determine which children should be referred for a medical evaluation are up to date and consistent with best practices. Builds and maintains collaborative working relationships with medical partners and local hospitals as appropriate. Works with the MDT Enhancement Program to screen intakes and determined children meet the criteria for a medical evaluation.
• Attends and participates in MDT case reviews and in peer review process and present three of own Forensic Medical Exam cases every year. Participates in quarterly 1:1 Forensic Nurse Examiner "update" meetings with Medical Director.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

• Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Two year (ADN) degree in nursing, a four year degree (BSN) in nursing, or a Diploma Nursing degree. Required
• Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 2. Bachelor's degree in Nursing or currently enrolled in an RN to BSN program. Preferred

Experience

• Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. 3 or more years of nursing experience working with children in an acute pediatric setting, or equivalent/applicable experience. Required
• Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 2. Completion of an accredited SANE RN Peds/ Adult training course within 120 days of start date of employment. Required

Additional Requirements

• Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Current State of Arizona RN license or an RN license from a compact state with multistate privileges or the ability to establish licensure according to Arizona law prior to start date. Required
• Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 2. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association. Required
• Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 3. Completion of the Certification for SANE RN within one year of hire or transfer into the position. Preferred

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• 1. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
• 2. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• 3. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• 4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
• 5. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• 6. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
• 7. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
• 8. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
• 9. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• 10. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• 11. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• 12. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
• 13. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
• 14. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
• 15. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• 16. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• 17. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
• 18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
• 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
• 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable