Registered Nurse RN - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Forensic Nursing

Trinity Health; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Ann Arbor is seeking a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) RN for the Emergency Department. This part-time, contingent role requires five 12-hour on-call shifts per month in a fast-paced Level 1 Trauma ED with high patient volumes.

The SANE team delivers medical forensic care to patients 12 years and older, coordinating with law enforcement and community services to minimize trauma and ensure comprehensive support.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Nursing License.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program is required.
• Nurses without a BSN will be supported to obtain one within 5 years of hire.
• ED/CC/Women’s Health/Public Health experience preferred.
• Current certification as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner is desirable; training will be provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical forensic examination and resources for adolescents 12+ who have been sexually assaulted.
• Facilitate health process to minimize re-trauma during exams.
• Collaborate with Police, Prosecutors and Counselors to provide coordinated care.
• Serve as expert witness in legal proceedings when needed.

Skills

Clinical nursing

SANE training or willingness

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN within 5 years commitment

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

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.