Registered Nurse - SANE Education

University Hospitals

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

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Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH, seeks a Forensic Education Nurse Clinician to lead specialized forensic nursing education and clinical initiatives. You will support nurses and medical staff, ensuring high-quality patient care aligned with Joint Commission standards and sexual assault protocols.

The role emphasizes education, curriculum development, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes and safety.

Qualifications

Master's in nursing; preferred: Education, Women’s Health, or Forensics.
RN license in Ohio (or multi-state compact).
SANE-A Certification required Upon Hire.
5+ years clinical and forensic nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide forensic education to nurses and care providers to enhance specialized patient care.
Assist patients and caregivers with educational needs and health management.
Collaborate with medical providers and leadership to plan and deliver educational curricula.
Develop patient care plans using evidence-based research and national standards.

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical skills

Education and training

Education

Master's in nursing

SANE-A Certification

Tools

Electronic monitoring devices

Job description

The Forensic Education Nurse Clinician provides specialized forensic nursing expertise and educational support to nursing and medical staff. This role leads evidence-based clinical and educational initiatives, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care, and promotes compliance with Joint Commission standards, the Ohio Protocol for Sexual Assault, and organizational policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship-based nursing care.
Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for forensic education to nurses and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established healthcare setting.
Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care.
Collaborates with medical providers, nursing staff, and unit executive leadership in planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula and forensic patient care.
Initiates skills development programs within the parameters of established care models; monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.
Participates in preceptor clinical training for nurses completing orientation in forensic nursing, providing specialized instruction on patient care utilizing the Ohio Protocol for Sexual Assault and Evidence Collection.
Develops patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards; consults with and serves as a resource to ensure quality patient care.
Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff.
Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Performs direct clinical nursing care with a minimum of 40 % of scheduled shifts, along with miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Work Locations

11100 Euclid Avenue

Job

Management – Nursing

Organization

Emergency_Department_UHC

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Professional

Travel

Yes, 15 % of the Time

Remote Work

Job Posting

Nov 12, 2026, 3:56:59 PM

Education

Master's in nursing; Health AD, Education, Women’s Health or Forensics (Preferred)

5 Years Clinical And Forensic Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Demonstrated education and clinical practice work in forensic nursing unit

Work Experience

2+ years Nursing Experience (Required)
5+ years Clinical Nursing Experience (Strongly preferred)
Demonstration of community agency advocacy collaboration and committee involvement
Demonstration of forensic educational presentations/training for hospital and community audiences.
Demonstration of advanced educational leadership and clinical practice (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and electronic monitoring devices. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. (optional)
Nursing Specialty Certification (Required) SANE-A Certification

Physical Demands