SANE RN - Forensic Trauma Care (PRN)

ccf; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, part of Cleveland Clinic Health System, seeks an RN - SANE PRN to join the SANE Program. You will work with survivors of violence, performing forensic evidence collection, documentation and compassionate care in a supportive team environment.

You will provide safety planning, collaborate with law enforcement and advocates, and participate in ongoing education and on-call coverage, including potential travel to other facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Complete an IAFN approved SANE Adolescent/Adult course within 60 days of hire
• Complete an IAFN approved SANE Pediatric course within one year of hire for incumbents hired after April 1, 2018
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN)
• One year of recent experience as an RN

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate clinical assessment, care, intervention and documentation for patients that have been sexually assaulted, a victim of child abuse, elder abuse, interpersonal violence (IPV) or assault.
• Provide, as a service to the patient, forensic evidence collection and/or forensic photography as requested and will maintain chain of custody for such evidence.
• Develop a safety plan before patient's discharge, providing resources for follow up medical care and referrals for post care support services to the patient.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing staff, law enforcement, prosecutors, protective services, advocates and other agencies and entities as needed.
• Participate in an on-call schedule, as determined by SANE coordinator and respond to the designated facility within one hour.
• Complete clinical experiences as determined by the SANE course and coordinator (e.g., Civilian observer with Cleveland Police or Cleveland Sex Crimes, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Domestic Violence/Child Advocacy Center, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Family Justice Center (Cleveland), and Courtroom trial experience).
• Perform speculum exams and/or pediatric assessments under the supervision of a LIP.
• Utilize thorough knowledge of anatomy and body structures and mechanisms and patterns of injury.
• 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).
• Travel to other Cleveland Clinic Facilities as needed.
• Attend continuing education as a sexual assault nurse.
• Participate in 75% of staff meetings and attend and complete annual SANE competency.
• Utilize clear and concise written documentation skills and articulate clearly.
• Use a camera to provide photo documentation of injuries and/or evidence.
• Provide court testimony as needed.
• Participate in community awareness programs and professional organizations.
• Utilize current knowledge base regarding legislation and government programs and best practice standards of care.

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, part of Cleveland Clinic Health System, seeks an RN - SANE PRN to join the SANE Program. You will work with survivors of violence, performing forensic evidence collection, documentation and compassionate care in a supportive team environment.

You will provide safety planning, collaborate with law enforcement and advocates, and participate in ongoing education and on-call coverage, including potential travel to other facilities as needed.