Night SANE Nurse: Forensic Care & Victim Support

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV is seeking a Forensic Nurse (SANE) to provide direct care to sexual assault survivors, document histories, perform exams and collect forensic samples for prosecution.

The role collaborates with advocates, follows nursing process, and participates in an interdisciplinary team. Night shift 7p-7a, 0.3 FTE, 12 weekly hours. Requires current RN license, BLS, and SANE training; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to sexual assault victims within a shift, following the nursing process.
• Performs clinical assessments, interventions, and evaluations in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents patient accounts and forensic findings accurately for legal proceedings.
• Initiates actions to reduce risk based on data indicating patient health risks.
• Delegates care appropriately and provides follow-up on patient responses.
• Maintains standards of care and seeks help when safety or quality concerns arise.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Education

BSN

ASN / Diploma or BSN in progress

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV is seeking a Forensic Nurse (SANE) to provide direct care to sexual assault survivors, document histories, perform exams and collect forensic samples for prosecution.

The role collaborates with advocates, follows nursing process, and participates in an interdisciplinary team. Night shift 7p-7a, 0.3 FTE, 12 weekly hours. Requires current RN license, BLS, and SANE training; BSN preferred.