Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program Manager, SANE Program - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine in the Chicago area seeks a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program Manager to lead the SANE Program, ensuring compassionate care for sexual assault victims. The role involves operational oversight of the program, managing SANE providers, ensuring regulatory compliance, and educating staff across the organization.

The position emphasizes development of program policies, coordination of SANE training, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary partners.

Qualifications

• NLN-accredited nursing program
• BSN or higher required
• Current Illinois RN license
• SANE-A and SANE-P certifications (or complete within 18 months)

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to adult and pediatric victims of sexual assault as needed.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the SANE Program and its providers.
• Coordinate SANE training and continuing education; oversee nursing CE applications.
• Foster collaboration among SANE partners and participate in statewide meetings.
• Coordinate community education and partnerships with outside agencies.
• Oversee SANE nursing staff and 24/7 coverage scheduling.
• Support quality improvement, data collection, and implementation of policy changes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Program management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

BSN or higher

Current IL RN license

SANE-A certification

SANE-P certification

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program Manager in the SANE Program department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program Manager is responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate care to aid in the recovery of patients who are victims of sexual assault. This role develops and maintains operational oversight of the SANE program, manages individual providers functioning in the role, ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations, and provides education/support to staff at levels regarding the care of patients who are victims of sexual assault.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides clinical care to adult and pediatric victims of sexual assault as needed.
• Provides leadership and oversight of the SANE Program in a manner that promotes the organization’s purpose and mission.
• Support and guide UCM SANE program development; serve as a centralized contact person for questions / problems; provide technical assistance; research and incorporate national best practices into all policies and procedures; ensure consistency among SANE programs at the Hyde Park Campus and Ingalls Campus.
• Coordinate and implement SANE training activities, both initial and continuing education; conduct clinical precept opportunities; oversee nursing CE applications for training events.
• Coordinate and strengthen communication and collaboration among the multi-disciplinary SANE partners; participate in relevant statewide meetings to ensure that sexual assault patient needs and SANE guidelines are addressed.
• Support community education, public outreach, and develop partnership with outside agencies.
• Provides clinical oversight and peer review for SANE nursing staff.
• Prepares the monthly on call schedule. Communicates schedule to ensure 24/7 coverage.
• Maintains supplies and equipment as needed to conduct forensic examinations.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement process. Identifies SANE related issues to be examined, participates in data collection and analysis.
• Assists in initiating and implementing necessary changes in patient centered care delivery through the sharing of research, current trends, and authority as an expert practitioner.
• Promotes utilization of research findings by making appropriate recommendations for change in policies, procedures, and practice.
• Collects data for submission to regulatory bodies.
• Coordinates the revision and implementation of the Sexual Assault Treatment Plan.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher
• Current Illinois RN license
• Active BLS Certification through American Heart Association
• Current Illinois certification as a SANE-A and SANE-P (or have certification completed within 18 months of hire)
• Three years nursing experience, preferably in the emergency setting.

Required Education: Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred. Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.

Preferred Qualifications

• ED RN experience
• Two years of leadership experience preferred

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Day Shift
• Work Location: Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: SANE Program
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits – UChicago Medicine.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.