West Region SANE Nurse Examiner — Trauma-Informed Care

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) to deliver trauma-informed medical forensic care to survivors within a collaborative, patient-centered team. The SANE provides exams, counseling, evidence collection, documentation, and participates in court proceedings while upholding ethical standards and regulatory guidelines.

A BSN or higher, IL RN licensure, and SANE training are required. Join a system committed to quality care and community safety.

Qualifications

• Required nursing degree and licensure in Illinois.
• SANE training and clinical certification per IL requirements.
• Ability to perform medical-forensic exams and evidence collection.
• Competence in documentation and court testimony.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed medical forensic services to sexual assault survivors.
• Perform exams, evidence collection, counseling, and referrals.
• Document accurately and maintain privacy and chain of custody.
• Testify in court and assist SANEs in court preparation.
• Educate patients and families, participate in program development and QA.

Education

BSN or ADN with commitment to obtain BSN

Master’s degree with APN license (IL)

IL RN licensure

SANE Clinical Training Program (within 1 year)

IAFN 40-hour didactic class

IL SANE Clinical Training Log

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) to deliver trauma-informed medical forensic care to survivors within a collaborative, patient-centered team. The SANE provides exams, counseling, evidence collection, documentation, and participates in court proceedings while upholding ethical standards and regulatory guidelines.

A BSN or higher, IL RN licensure, and SANE training are required. Join a system committed to quality care and community safety.