SANE RN West Region Casual

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) to provide expert, compassionate care for sexual assault survivors. The role emphasizes autonomous practice within professional standards and close collaboration with the SANE coordinator, imaging and therapeutic services.

Required: BSN or ADN with commitment to BSN within three years, Illinois RN license, and completion of IL SANE clinical training; preferred SANE-A/P, ACLS/TNCC, and related certifications.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Illinois in good standing at hire.
• A BSN or ADN with commitment to obtain BSN within three years of employment.
• Completion of IL SANE Clinical Training Program within 1 year of hire.
• Completion of IAFN 40-hour didactic class and IL SANE clinical training log.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously provide care following SASETA, Illinois Nurse Practice Act and SANE standards.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate survivor care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and chain of custody for evidence.
• Educate survivors and families to support recovery.
• Testify in court as needed and assist colleagues in court preparation.
• Engage in ongoing quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Professional nursing

Court testimony readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Master’s degree in nursing (preferred)

IL APRN license

IL SANE Clinical Training Program completion

IAFN 40-hour didactic class

Job description

Description

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

West Region Casual position

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Acts autonomously following the professional standards as outlined by the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act (SASETA), the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, the International Association of Forensic Nurses Scope and Standards of Practice, and unit specific protocols appropriate to the patient population served.
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, including SANE coordinator, providers, imaging and therapeutic services to facilitate care of sexual assault survivor.
• Maintains documentation standards with accurate, timely and complete recording and reporting to ensure compliance with SASETA.
• Maintains appropriate survivor privacy and chain of custody for all evidence collected, including Illinois State Police Evidence Collection Kit (ISPECK).
• Remains up to date on current regulatory and legislative guidelines related to treatment and documentation standards for sexual assault survivors.
• Educates survivors and their families to meet their emotional and healthcare needs to aid in the recovery process.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices, reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and/or visitors.
• Testifies in court as a fact witness and/or expert and assists other SANEs in preparing for court proceedings.
• Provides a learning atmosphere by sharing knowledge with coworkers; participates in orientation of new staff by providing content relevant to caring for sexual assault survivors.
• Supports continuous quality improvement efforts designed to enhance patient outcomes, increase patient satisfaction, and improve the overall care of sexual assault survivors
• Ensures professional growth and development by participating in and utilizing current evidence-based information and keeping current with standards in Forensic and SANE nursing practice.
• Maintains required medical and forensic continuing education requirements per current regulatory or legislative guidelines.
• Participates in goal setting, program development and evaluation of the regional and system-wide SANE programs.
• Attends monthly SANE meetings and participates in peer review.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment in clinical nurse role OR Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing and Advance Practice Registered Nurse (IL) license
• Current Illinois Licensure as a Registered Nurse in good standing
• BLS certification upon hire
• Completion of the IL SANE Clinical Training Program within 1 year of hire
  • Completion of an International Association of Forensic Nursing (IAFN) approved 40-hour didactic class
  • Completion of the IL SANE Clinical Training Log

Preferred

• Adult/Adolescent SANE or Pediatric/Adolescent SANE
• Certified SANE-A or Certified SANE-P
• ACLS Certification
• TNCC or TNS
• PALS

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.