Non-Exempt Temporary or Casual

The University of Minnesota School of Nursing and RE Lab seek an outstanding individual to serve as a mentor in the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner STEERR mentorship program.

Duties: This position builds on the curriculum and materials of the STEERR (Strengths-focused, Trust building, Empowerment, Eliminating barriers and hierarchy, Relationality, and Reflexivity) mentorship program to provide individualized and expert mentorship to 2 - 3 mentees who are currently working as SANE nurses. Duties are detailed below. Other duties may also be assigned given project needs and the applicant's interests and expertise.

Logistic and Programmatic work (30%)
• Attends quarterly mentor meetings and annual fall retreat
• Schedules and hosts small group and individual meetings via Zoom
• Completes mentor onboarding and annual evaluation
• Support the recruitment of ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse mentors and mentees practicing in the SANE role in rural/underserved areas of Minnesota and the US
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to STEERR principles and curriculum through transformational interactions with SANE mentees and co-mentor

Mentoring in 1:1 and small group settings (65%)
• Mentors work with 2 - 3 mentees for the duration of a 9-month program period with an optional three-month extension
• Co-facilitates monthly group meetings based on the STEERR curriculum with mentor team group (comprised of two partner mentors and their 4-6 mentees)
• Collaborates with co-mentor to identify who will lead and guide agenda/discussion, this may include and additional monthly mentor prep meeting
• Schedules 60-minute case debrief with mentees within 48-72 hours of case
• In the absence of a case during that month, schedules and facilitates 1:1 individual mock case review (or alternative format) on a monthly basis to each mentee
• Provides individual mentee consultation utilizing Innovation Configuration map with trainee at September, January, and May 1:1 meetings to adapt training objectives
• Provides written and/or feedback on mentee development
• Records all Zoom interactions to facilitate evaluation

Miscellaneous (5%)
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:
• Active and unrestricted RN or APRN license
• 2+ years working as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
• Experience and knowledge in forensic nursing including clinical and ethical considerations
• Certification as a SANE-A and/or SANE-P (IAFN certification preferred; state-level and AFN certification accepted)
• Experience working respectfully with diverse colleagues and patients
• Demonstrated commitment to health equity and decolonized approaches to mentorship

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience as a supervisor or educator of health professionals, particularly SANEs
• Familiarity with programmatic considerations for SANE programs, such as billing and protocols
• Familiarity with best practices and variation within SANE patient care and SANE program practices
• Ability to guide nurses from different states and geographic areas, including differing state laws, resources, and health systems

About the Department

Founded in 1909 and recognized as the first nursing program established within a university, the University of Minnesota School of Nursing continues to lead the profession into the future. With a mission to generate knowledge and educate leaders to shape the future of nursing and advance health care to improve the health and wellbeing of all, the school and its research are addressing health issues and improving health. With nearly $6 million in National Institutes of Health awards to the School of Nursing and the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing in 2019, the University of Minnesota rose to 10th in the latest ranking of NIH funding to schools of nursing.

The school is ranked among the top programs in nurse midwifery and nursing informatics, and it is internationally renowned for its efforts to improve health and health care through the use of big data. The School was one of nine nursing schools nationally awarded the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine in 2020.

The University of Minnesota has one of the largest, more comprehensive academic health centers in the nation. While robust scholarly inquiry is central to the School of Nursing's mission, it is enhanced by interprofessional collaboration with schools and colleges within the University and its health sciences schools comprised of pharmacy, medicine, public health, dentistry and veterinary medicine.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

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Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).