Pediatric & Adolescent SANE Nurse PRN, As Needed

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare seeks a Pediatric & Adolescent SANE Nurse to deliver emergent medical and forensic evaluations for children and adolescents suspected of sexual abuse or maltreatment at a Norton Healthcare hospital.

The role includes forensic photography, evidence collection, chain of custody, and potential court testimony, coordinating with ED teams, detectives, attorneys, advocates and child protection workers to support patients aged 0-18.

Qualifications

• One year of Nursing experience.
• Associate Degree Nursing.
• Registered Nurse and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Pediatric (SANE P/A) - Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN).

Responsibilities

• Provide emergent medical and forensic evaluations for children and adolescents suspected victims of sexual abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, or other forms of child maltreatment.
• Perform forensic photography, evidence collection, maintain chain of custody, and provide court testimony when required; act as liaison for ED teams, detectives, attorneys, crisis center advocates, CAC personnel and child protection workers.

Skills

Nursing experience

Pediatric nursing

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

SANE-P certification

Job description

Responsibilities

The Pediatric & Adolescent SANE Nurse is a credentialed SANE P/A who provides emergent medical and forensic evaluations for children and adolescents who are the suspected victims of sexual abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, or other forms of child maltreatment. This includes forensic photography, evidence collection, maintaining chain of custody, providing court testimony when required and serving as a liaison for emergency department healthcare teams, detectives, attorneys, crisis center advocates, child advocacy center personnel and child protection workers. The SANE P/A will provide services for patients aged 0-18 who seek services at a Norton Healthcare hospital for sexual assault, abuse or trafficking.

Qualifications

• One year of Nursing experience
• Associate Degree Nursing
• Registered Nurse and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Pediatric (SANE P/A) - Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN)

Desired

• One year of Pediatric Nursing experience
• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• SANE-P certification through International Association of Forensic Nurse Examiners