Forensic SANE Nurse: Trauma Care & Victim Advocacy

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Forensic Nurse (SANE) to care for sexual assault victims, document accounts, and collect forensic samples for possible prosecution. You will work with advocates and play a key role on the multidisciplinary team.

The position requires an active RN license, BLS within 30 days, and 40-hour SANE training with 25-hour competency-based training; BSN preferred. 0.3 FTE, night shift, 7p–7a; on-site in Morgantown, WV.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of service or multi-state license.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• 40-hour SANE training with 25-hour competency-based training.
• BSN preferred; ASN or Diploma acceptable if BSN completed within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability in patient care.
• Provides direct care to sexual assault victims within a shift.
• Implements clinical decisions with peers/management.
• Coordinates care within an interdisciplinary team.
• Mentors and develops others on the unit.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Clinical decision making

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

BSN preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS)

40-hour SANE training

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Forensic Nurse (SANE) to care for sexual assault victims, document accounts, and collect forensic samples for possible prosecution. You will work with advocates and play a key role on the multidisciplinary team.

The position requires an active RN license, BLS within 30 days, and 40-hour SANE training with 25-hour competency-based training; BSN preferred. 0.3 FTE, night shift, 7p–7a; on-site in Morgantown, WV.