ER SANE RN – Trauma-Informed, Part-Time

UK King's Daughters; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Portsmouth, OH, is seeking a part-time Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) to provide trauma-informed care in the Emergency Department for adult and adolescent patients following sexual assault.

The SANE will perform medical-forensic exams, collect evidence, document findings, and coordinate with ED staff, advocates, and law enforcement while upholding patient safety and dignity.

Qualifications

• Current Kentucky Registered Nurse license or higher (or other NLC state with multistate privileges).
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Maintains SANE certification.
• Individual or employment-based malpractice insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered, trauma-informed care to sexual assault survivors.
• Conduct medical-forensic examinations in accordance with Kentucky and federal protocols.
• Collect, preserve, and document forensic evidence maintaining chain of custody.
• Perform detailed physical assessments and forensic photography as indicated.
• Administer medications per protocol (e.g., STI prophylaxis, emergency contraception).
• Provide patient education on treatment options, follow-up care, and community resources.
• Accurately and thoroughly document assessments, findings, patient statements, and care provided.
• Serve as an expert witness in legal proceedings when subpoenaed.
• Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements under Kentucky law.
• Coordinate care with Emergency Department providers, advocates, social workers, law enforcement, and prosecutors as appropriate.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Forensic examinations

Crisis intervention

Patient education

Documentation

Coordination of care

Expert witness

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Forensic photography

Job description

UK King’s Daughters in Portsmouth, OH, is seeking a part-time Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) to provide trauma-informed care in the Emergency Department for adult and adolescent patients following sexual assault.

The SANE will perform medical-forensic exams, collect evidence, document findings, and coordinate with ED staff, advocates, and law enforcement while upholding patient safety and dignity.