Registered Nurse RN - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Forensic Nursing

Trinity Health; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Emergency Department is seeking a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) RN for a part-time, on-call role in a Level 1 Trauma ED serving a diverse patient population. The position emphasizes sensitive, patient-centered forensic care for adolescents 12 years and older who have experienced sexual assault.

The role requires Michigan RN licensure and a nursing degree from an accredited program. BSN is preferred; SANE certification or training will be provided if needed.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Nursing License.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BSN within five years of hire.
• ED, Critical Care, Women's Health, or Public Health experience preferred.
• SANE certification or willingness to complete SANE training.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical forensic examination and resources for adolescents 12+ who have been sexually assaulted.
• Ensure patients are not further traumatized during exams.
• SANE nurses are RNs specializing in medical forensic care for patients who experienced sexual assault or abuse.
• Collaborate with Police, Prosecutors and Counselors to provide coordinated care.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Trauma care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:

POSITION PURPOSE

• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner RN position supports the Trinity Health Ann Arbor (THAA) Emergency Department (ED).

• This is a contingent position, requiring five 12-hour on-call shifts per month.

• The THAA ED is a 54 bed Level 1 Trauma ER that provides comprehensive emergency care to patients of all ages treating over 90,000 patients annually. Learn more about our renovation and expansion online.

• The ED offers a fast-paced, high-acuity environment that requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and teamwork.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• The SANE program provides a medical forensic examination and community resources for adolescents, 12 years of age and older who have been sexually assaulted.

• SANE Nurses strive to facilitate the health process and ensure that patients are not further traumatized by an exam.

• SexualAssault Nurse Examiners (SANE) are Registered Nurses who specialize in the medical forensic care of the patient who has experienced sexual assault or abuse.

• The SANE often collaborates with other disciplines in the community to provide services to victims and can serve as an expert witness in legal proceedings.SANE nurses collaborate with Police, Prosecutors and Counselors to provide coordinated care.

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Michigan Nursing License.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program is required.

• Nurses who do not currently hold a BSN will be supported in obtaining their degree and must commit in writing to completing a BSN within five (5) years of their hire date.

• ED, Critical Care, Women's Health, or Public Health experience preferred.

• Current certification as a Sexual assault Nurse Examiner, experience with sexual assault survivors is desirable, but not required: SANE Training will be provided if needed.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.