Adult SANE Nurse Lake West Medical Center

Willoughby, Ohio

Employer: University Hospitals
Industry: Nurse - PRN
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Position Summary

The Adult Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Nurse provides timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to the adult sexual assault victim.
Essential Functions
  • Provides forensic exam and evidence collection according to protocols established by UH Adult Forensic Program
  • Conducts medical assault interviews utilizing forensic techniques
  • Accurately performs and documents a comprehensive forensic exam based on the established protocols
  • Performs a head to toe assessment for trauma, and detailed genital exam
  • Documents detailed injuries accurately with support of photographic evidence
  • Effectively utilizes the colposcope to provide photographic documentation
  • Provides expert and fact testimony when required; Coordinates with attorneys during judicial process
  • Participates in quality assurance chart and photograph review process
  • Collaborates effectively with other disciplines and provides appropriate follow-up resources for patient and families
  • Knowledgeable in coordinating the patient's care regarding the possibility of exposure to infections (i.e. sexually transmitted diseases, including the transmission of HIV)
Required For All Jobs
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.


Qualifications:
Qualifications

Education
  • Other Accredited Program Required or
  • (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
  • (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
Work Experience
  • 1+ years RN experience Required
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Knowledge of nursing process and practice Required
  • Proficient in nursing assessments and communication skills for the adult population Required
  • Understands the physiologic factors related to sexual assault and intimate partner abuse and violence Required
  • Knowledgeable in normal versus abnormal findings during assault assessments Required
  • Demonstrated skills in human relations, human & material resource management Required
  • Evidence of ability to provide exceptional clinical and administrative nursing leadership Required
  • Specifically trained in patient advocacy while coordinating services for the patient/family to provide holistic care Required
  • Able to work autonomously and prioritize patient needs effectively. Required
  • Able to work collaboratively with the medical team to communicate patient needs. Required
Licenses and Certifications
  • Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio Required and
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
Additional Licenses and Certifications
  • Completion of didactic SANE training, including: four hours of court observation; training with the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Cleveland Sex Crime department and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation Center. Required and
  • Adult/Adolescent SANE certification through the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) Required and
  • Certified Adult/adolescent sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE-A) Preferred
Physical Demands
  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Sitting
  • Lifting
  • Carrying
  • Pushing
  • Pulling
  • Climbing
  • Balancing
  • Stooping
  • Kneeling
  • Crouching
  • Crawling
  • Reaching
  • Handling
  • Grasping
  • Feeling
  • Talking
  • Hearing
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
Created: 2024-05-19
Reference: 240003OX
Country: United States
State: Ohio
City: Willoughby

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