PRN Registered Nurse SANE

BHS; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse - SANE for PRN shifts. Primary shifts include Sunday through Saturday coverage with nights and weekends needed.

You will perform comprehensive forensic exams, collect evidence, and testify as needed while delivering compassionate care to assault patients aged 14 and older. The ideal candidate holds an ADN, current KY RN license, and BLS, plus SANE certification or the ability to obtain within specified timelines; prior experience in emergency/forensic

Qualifications

• ADN required; RN license in Kentucky; 1 year of relevant experience.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• SANE license in Kentucky including 60 hours of training within 6 months.
• Mandatory nonviolent crisis prevention training to be completed before orientation end.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive forensic examination for assault patients age 14+; including Domestic Violence, Child/Elder Abuse.
• Collect and preserve evidence; testify in legal proceedings.
• Apply forensic nursing principles to care and provide patient education for follow-up.

Skills

ADN

RN license

BLS

SANE license

Crisis prevention training

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN)

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - SANE

PRN; Shift Varies

Primary Staffing Needs

Monday through Friday: 11p - 7a

Weekends: 7a - 7p and 7p - 7a

A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner is a Registered Nurse with advanced education.

• Performs comprehensive forensic examination of all reported assault patients to include Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Elder Abuse etc. of patients aged 14 years and older.
• A nurse examiner conducts the examination, collects, and preserves evidence, and testifies in legal proceedings.
• The SANE nurse is knowledgeable in the nursing process and its application to the Forensic Nursing Specialty.
• A thorough and detailed exam is performed while restoring dignity to the patient, by providing compassionate and comprehensive care, teaching, and information for follow up care.

Requirements:

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.
• One year of relevant job-related experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
• SANE license required in the state of Kentucky; this includes completing the SANE class and 60 hours of training to be completed within 6 months of course.
• Mandatory nonviolent crisis prevention training to be completed prior to end of orientation period and maintained annually.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years clinical experience in any of the following areas: Emergency, Intensive Care, Pediatric, Maternal Child, Psychiatric and/or Forensic Nursing.
• Preferred experience in Domestic Violence training.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.