On-Call SANE Nurse - Trauma-Informed Forensic Care

Sexual Assault Response Center; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) seeks compassionate Registered Nurses to serve as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs). These on-call, PRN positions provide trauma-informed medical and forensic care to survivors, in collaboration with advocates, medical staff, law enforcement, and community partners.

Ideal candidates hold an active Georgia RN license and BLS certification, with experience in emergency or forensic nursing preferred.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Georgia.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in emergency, critical care, women’s health, pediatric, or forensic nursing preferred but not required.
• Strong assessment, communication, documentation, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to patients following an allegation of sexual assault.
• Perform comprehensive forensic medical examinations in accordance with SARC policies and Georgia guidelines.
• Collect, document, preserve, and maintain forensic evidence with proper chain of custody.
• Assess and address the patient’s immediate medical needs.
• Educate on STIs, pregnancy prevention, follow-up care, and available resources.
• Maintain accurate medical and forensic documentation.
• Collaborate with SARC advocates, ED staff, law enforcement, and other team members.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical care standards.
• Participate in required SANE education, continuing education, and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain readiness to respond during assigned on-call availability.

Skills

Compassionate care

Trauma-informed communication

Critical-thinking

Documentation accuracy

Education

RN license in Georgia

BLS certification

Job description

Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) seeks compassionate Registered Nurses to serve as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs). These on-call, PRN positions provide trauma-informed medical and forensic care to survivors, in collaboration with advocates, medical staff, law enforcement, and community partners.

Ideal candidates hold an active Georgia RN license and BLS certification, with experience in emergency or forensic nursing preferred.