Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Clinical Coordinator

Penn State University; United States; Remote; USD 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a full-time Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Clinical Coordinator for the SAFE-T System in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing. This role combines clinical leadership and administrative oversight to enhance forensic care delivery through telehealth technology. Candidates must possess significant experience in sexual assault nursing, leadership abilities, and a commitment to public health advocacy. Join a mission-driven team focused on providing compassionate care to underserved communities.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members

Robust retirement plans

Substantial paid time off including holidays and sick time

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• 6+ years of sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) experience required.
• IAFN SANE certification (SANE-A or SANE-P) required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of registered SANEs providing mentorship and quality assurance.
• Develop policies and procedures and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead SAFE-T System implementation at new partner sites.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Adaptability

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Telehealth (SAFE-T) System , housed within Penn State's Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing,is seeking a full-time leadership role as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Clinical Coordinator.

About SAFE-T System

SAFE-T System is a successful telehealth sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) or "teleSANE" program aimed at increasing access to high-quality sexual assault forensic care through innovative telehealth technology. Our program delivers live expert SANE consultation to partnered hospitals. We're breaking down barriers to ensure survivors receive expert, compassionate care wherever they are.

The Opportunity
Join our mission-driven team as a Clinical Coordinator and help bring expert sexual assault forensic care to communities nationwide. This forensic nurse/SANE leadership position combines expertise in SANE/SAFE care with administrative and leadership duties.

As a Clinical Coordinator with SAFE-T, you will be responsible for leading and managing SAFE-T’s telehealth support model and participating in the multi-faceted SAFE-T Clinical telehealth program. You'll work alongside other clinical coordinators as part of a dynamic clinical operations team. Additionally, Clinical Coordinators also are hired as teleSANE team members and contribute to overall on-call teleSANE coverage.

What You'll Do

Clinical Leadership

• Oversee a team of registered and advanced practice nurses who are also specialty trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs). These nurses comprise the SAFE-T teleSANE team who provide live quality assurance, mentorship, and peer review during forensic examinations via telehealth.

• Recruit, hire, and train new teleSANEs

• Develop SAFE-T policies and procedures

• Develop training, PowerPoint presentations, and other programmatic materials; deliver trainings

• Create a positive and supportive environment for SANEs

• Help prepare SANEs at partnered sites for court testimony if subpoenaed

Program Development & Growth

• Support collaborative team efforts such as grant applications, progress reporting, and data collection

• Contribute to development of strategic initiatives aligned with SAFE-T’s mission to enhance quality, compassionate forensic medical care in underserved communities

Clinical Program Delivery & Administration

• Attend partner hospital SANE team meetings

• Oversee site success at assigned partner sites

• Meet grant goals and deliverables as related to clinical services

• Ensure seamless clinical service delivery and operation with clinical co-coordinators

• Track project statuses, identify resource needs, and escalate concerns appropriately

• Lead SAFE-T System implementation and launch at new partner sites

• Lead bi-monthly SAFE-T Journal Club and Photo Review sessions

• Lead in-person trainings held at Penn State’s University Park campus

• Liaise with interdisciplinary partners in communities where SAFE-T is partnered to identify and respond to gaps in sexual assault care

• Develop and nurture relationships with hospital partners and key stakeholders

• Contribute to clinical goal setting, planning, delivery, and innovation

• Support fiscal decisions and budget management activities

• Ensure compliance with IT security, HIPAA, and Penn State policies and procedures

Quality Improvement & Innovation

• Review literature and keep current with sexual assault nursing best practices and updates

• Peer review case documentation for quality

• Identify trends, measure performance, and recommend system improvements

• Conduct after-action reviews, continuous quality improvement, and program evaluation

• Support presentation development and conference participation

• Contribute to research and evidence-based practice initiatives

• Test new technologies, participate in technology improvement activities

TeleSANE Duties

• Clinical Coordinators will also be hired into the role of SAFE-T teleSANE and serve as a member of the SAFE-T teleSANE team.As a teleSANE, Clinical Coordinators will be expected to partake in some evening and/or weekend call rotation each month. The number of teleSANE on-call hours worked will fluctuate based on number of teleSANEs on staff and number of new teleSANEs waiting to be signed off on call observation.
  

• The Clinical Coordinator will co-share the role of On-call Clinical Supervisor with other coordinators. This will require responding to occasional pages from teleSANE team members after hours and on weekends to address emergent issues such as a shift call-off.

Travel is required, typically 4 to 8 times annually, with trips lasting 3 to 5 days on average.

What We're Looking For

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience providing care for pediatric sexual assault

• Leadership experience in healthcare settings

• Experience collaborating with healthcare administrators, emergency departments, and interdisciplinary teams

Essential Skills

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Leadership: Ability to lead teams and manage complex projects

• Organization: Excellent organization skills; ability to organize, prioritize, and meet agreed upon deadlines

• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment

• Independence: Ability to hold oneself accountable; self-motivated and can drive work forward with minimal supervision

• Diplomacy: Advanced interpersonal skills for challenging situations, ability to build rapport and develop key partnerships

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree 8+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience Required Certifications: Registered Nurse - Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

Candidates must possess the Registered Nurse license prior to hire. Upon hire, candidates will be required to obtain active nursing licensure in all states where SAFE-T is partnered (currently Idaho and Pennsylvania). Compact nursing licensure may substitute for individual state licensure wherever states allow.

Additional Required Qualifications

Experience: 6+ years of sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) experience

Certification: IAFN SANE certification (SANE-A or SANE-P)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing; master’s preferred

Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is supportive of flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work opportunities, when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work and/or remote arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Ready to join our innovative team? Apply today and help us transform sexual assault care through technology and compassion.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $76,700.00 - $115,100.00.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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