Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner West Region Casual

2 months ago


Winfield, Alabama, United States Northwestern Medicine Full time

About the Role

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adhering to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

  • Acts autonomously following professional standards as outlined by the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act (SASETA), the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, the International Association of Forensic Nurses Scope and Standards of Practice, and unit-specific protocols appropriate to the patient population served.
  • Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, including SANE coordinator, providers, imaging, and therapeutic services to facilitate care of sexual assault survivors. Maintains documentation standards with accurate, timely, and complete recording and reporting to ensure compliance with SASETA.
  • Maintains appropriate survivor privacy and chain of custody for all evidence collected, including the Illinois State Police Evidence Collection Kit (ISPECK).
  • Remains up to date on current regulatory and legislative guidelines related to treatment and documentation standards for sexual assault survivors.
  • Educates survivors and their families to meet their emotional and healthcare needs to aid in the recovery process.
  • Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices, reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients, and/or visitors.
  • Testifies in court as a fact witness and/or expert and assists other SANEs in preparing for court proceedings.
  • Provides a learning atmosphere by sharing knowledge with coworkers; participates in orientation of new staff by providing content relevant to caring for sexual assault survivors.
  • Supports continuous quality improvement efforts designed to enhance patient outcomes, increase patient satisfaction, and improve the overall care of sexual assault survivors.
  • Ensures professional growth and development by participating in and utilizing current evidence-based information and keeping current with standards in Forensic and SANE nursing practice.
  • Maintains required medical and forensic continuing education requirements per current regulatory or legislative guidelines.
  • Participates in goal setting, program development, and evaluation of the regional and system-wide SANE programs.
  • Attends monthly SANE meetings and participates in peer review.


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