RN - Forensic Nursing/SANE

Cleveland Clinic; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Forensic Nursing team is seeking a RN to join the SANE program at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland. This night shift RN role offers trauma-informed care to children and adults, with a supportive multidisciplinary team and on-call responsibilities.

No prior forensic nursing experience is required; comprehensive education and mentorship will be provided, starting with adult patients and expanding to pediatrics. Training begins on orientation and shift start times at 7:00pm.

Qualifications

• Provide trauma-informed care to pediatric and adult patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support patients and families.
• No prior forensic nursing experience is required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced follow-up services and resources to patients.
• Perform speculum exams and pediatric assessments under supervision.
• Utilize SAEC and DFSA kits for evidence collection and documentation.
• Interact with medical staff, law enforcement, and other agencies as needed.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Trauma informed care

Education

RN licensure (state)

BSN (preferred)

Tools

SAEC kit handling

DFSA kit handling

BLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

RN - Forensic Nursing/SANE

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Fairview Hospital

Department

SANE Program-Fairview Hospital

Job Code

F2416E

Shift

Nights

Schedule

7:00pm-7:00am

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Forensic Nursing team and become part of a compassionate, highly specialized group dedicated to supporting patients during some of life’s most challenging moments. As a Forensic Nurse, you’ll provide trauma‑informed care to pediatric and adult patients. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, you’ll offer compassionate care, advocacy, and support while helping patients navigate their next steps.

Whetheryou’relooking to expand your nursing skills or pursue a unique specialty, this role offers an exceptional opportunity for growth. No prior forensic nursing experience is required. We’re willing to train the right candidate. You’ll receive comprehensive education and mentorship, beginning with the adult patient population before progressing to pediatrics. Every member of the team responds to calls, creating a collaborative environment whereyou’ll gain valuable experience while making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families.

*Onboarding is completed in house, immediately put on call, 3-6 months to get through orientation – must be able to do the training as needed, must be able to have a 7:00pm start time*

A caregiver in this position works PRN|7:00pm—3:00pm or 7:00pm—7:00am| PRN will float between campuses.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide enhanced follow‑up services and resources, safety plans are discussed and implemented before the patient is discharged.

• Perform speculum exams and/or pediatric assessments under the supervision of a LIP.

• Utilize a thorough knowledge on collecting and managing forensic evidence with a Sexual Assault Exam Collection (SAEC) kit and a Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault kit (DFSA).

• Interact and collaborate with medical and nursing staff, law enforcement, prosecutors, protective services, advocates, and other agencies as needed.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Complete an IAFN approved SANE Adolescent/Adult course within 60 days of hire

• Complete an IAFN approved SANE Pediatric course within 1 year of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN)

• 1 year recent RN work experience

• *If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

• Trauma, Women’s Health, or Pediatric experience

Physical Requirements:

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

• Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Gloves, Masks, Gowns as needed.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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