Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Registered Nurse

Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama; Kansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Mercy seeks a compassionate SANE RN to provide trauma-informed forensic nursing care to sexual assault survivors in our Healthcare & Medical Services department across the Midwest. You will perform comprehensive forensic examinations, collect and preserve evidence, document findings, and testify in court as needed while collaborating with law enforcement and multidisciplinary teams.

Ongoing SANE education and professional growth are encouraged, with opportunities for advancement and involvement

Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of practice.
• SANE-A or SANE-P certification (or eligibility/commitment to obtain within defined timeframe).
• BLS certification.
• ACLS and/or PALS preferred.
• Completion of didactic and clinical SANE training program.
• Experience in emergency, forensic, or women’s health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive forensic examinations for sexual assault patients of all ages.
• Collect, preserve, and document forensic evidence following legal protocols.
• Deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered care and education.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, advocacy agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in medical and legal records.
• Participate in on-call coverage and rapid response for SANE cases.
• Testify in court proceedings as needed.
• Support quality improvement, policy development, and staff education.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and ethical standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and SANE-specific training.

Skills

Sexual assault forensic examination

Trauma-informed nursing care

Evidence collection and preservation

Crisis intervention

Documentation and report writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR/EHR proficiency

Testify in court proceedings

Patient advocacy

On-call coverage

Education

RN license in state of practice

SANE-A or SANE-P certification

BLS certification

ACLS or PALS preferred

Didactic and clinical SANE training program

Emergency/forensic/women’s health experience

Tools

EMR/EHR proficiency

Job description

Mercy seeks a compassionate SANE RN to provide trauma-informed forensic nursing care to sexual assault survivors in our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this role, you will perform detailed forensic examinations, collect and preserve evidence, support legal processes, and advocate for patients’ physical and emotional needs. You will collaborate closely with law enforcement, social services, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Mercy offers a culture of compassion, diversity, and innovation, with opportunities for ongoing SANE education, professional growth, and participation in lifesaving, community-focused care across the Midwest.

• Provide comprehensive forensic examinations for sexual assault patients of all ages
• Collect, preserve, and document forensic evidence following legal protocols
• Deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered care and education
• Collaborate with law enforcement, advocacy agencies, and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in medical and legal records
• Participate in on-call coverage and rapid response for SANE cases
• Testify in court proceedings as needed
• Support quality improvement, policy development, and staff education
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and ethical standards
• Engage in ongoing professional development and SANE-specific training

• Sexual assault forensic examination
• Trauma-informed nursing care
• Evidence collection and preservation
• Chain-of-custody documentation
• Patient advocacy
• Crisis intervention
• Documentation and report writing
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Infection control
• EMR/EHR proficiency

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

• Active RN license in state of practice
• SANE-A or SANE-P certification (or eligibility/commitment to obtain within defined timeframe)
• BLS certification
• ACLS and/or PALS preferred
• Completion of didactic and clinical SANE training program
• Experience in emergency, forensic, or women’s health settings preferred