Working/Functional Title
SANE Nurse
Position Summary
The Sexual Assault Healthcare Program Nurse Examiner will provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to sexual assault patients. This will include a forensic exam, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, photographic documentation, referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, support and participation in legal proceedings.
- Completes competency checklist while being observed by an experienced SANE
- Provides direct medical-forensic care for patients presenting following sexual assault from the MSU community and the three surrounding counties (Ingham, Eaton and Clinton)
- Provides comprehensive clinical care including repeat physical assessments, immunizations, medication administration, and photo documentation, as appropriate
- Follows policies, procedures and protocols for the program
- Participates in program staff meetings
- Assists with routine clinic maintenance, such as stocking of clinic supplies and scheduling
- Participates in quality measures, including peer review, continuing education, and orienting and precepting new team members
- Assists with billing for individual exams
- Assists with other operational duties as delegated by the Medical Director
- 24 hours of continuing education annually, including 4 hours regarding the issues of sexual assault medical-forensic examinations
- Maintains close working relationship with SANE medical director and members of other disciplines in the care of sexual assault patients
- Provides court testimony as needed
- Collect and accurately report program and grant-related data.
- Complete other miscellaneous VOCA Grant, University, and program documentation as needed.
- Completes other duties as specified and assigned.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four year college degree program in Nursing; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in Nursing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The position also requires possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan. May require a Bachelor''s degree in Nursing and/or work experience in a particular area of nursing or health care.
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications English language proficiency; bilingual desired though not required; Three years minimum registered nursing experience in a hands-on patient care capacity; Ability to plan and organize work autonomously; Excellent clinical assessment skills; Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness and good judgment in executing the roles and responsibilities of a nurse; Ability to work collaboratively with other clinicians and victim service responders; completion of 40 hour didactic SANE training approved by International Association of Forensic Nurses. Flexibility in schedule for nights and weekends.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Michigan licensure
cover letter
resume
Special Instructions
Availability to work nights and weekends
Work Hours
Nights and weekends
Description of End Date
This is an off-dated position funded through 9/30/2021 from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Summary of Health Risks
Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids and materials covered under "Universal Precautions."
TB risk or work within 3 feet of human patients in a health care setting or have potential exposure to animals or to specimens with Mycobacterium.
Visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient
Bidding and Eligibility Ends on 9/8/2020 at 11:55 PM
