Job Summary
The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner evaluates all patients who present to the emergency department with a complaint of violent assault, including but not limited to victims of sexual assault, domestic or intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking. The SANE will collaborate with the ER physician, local law enforcement, and victim advocate services to provide comprehensive medical and psychosocial treatment and forensic evidence collection.
Job Responsibilities
- Obtain consent and patient history to formulate a plan of care as well as assess and conduct safety planning for victims and their families
- Collaborate with medical providers, victim advocates, law enforcement, Department of Child Services and other social service agencies to ensure optimal patient outcomes and enhancement of the patient experience
- Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, families, and coworkers
- Coordinate care by all agencies involved in assisting the sexual assault victim and coordinate referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up as needed
- Assess, collect, and analyze comprehensive objective, subjective, psychosocial, and cultural data pertinent to patient condition
- Perform a complete physical and forensic examination for assessment for trauma with possible evidence collection when applicable
- Document detailed injuries with the support of photographic evidence as required
- Provide courtroom testimony related to the care and treatment provided.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
- Minimum: Graduate of an accredited Associate Registered Nurse Program by date of hire.
- Preferred: BSN
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: One (1) year of clinical experience as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
License/Certification Requirements
Minimum:
- Registered Nurse License eligible to practice in the state of Indiana
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Designation
- Basic Life Safety (BLS) - American Heart Association
Preferred:
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Certification (SANE) - International Association of Forensic Nurses
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through AHA within six (6) months of hire
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Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited Associate Registered Nurse program by date of hire
- One year of clinical experience as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
- Registered Nurse license eligible to practice in Indiana
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner designation
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner certification from the International Association of Forensic Nurses
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification through the American Heart Association within six months of hire
What We Do
Riverview Health is comprised of a full-service, 156-bed hospital in Noblesville, a 16-bed hospital in Westfield, as well as freestanding combined ER and urgent care facilities. Also included are more than 25 primary, immediate and specialty-care facilities in Hamilton County. Riverview Health provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in more than 35 healthcare specialties and has been frequently recognized for its clinical and service excellence, including being named America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery by Healthgrades and earning the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience award. For more information on Riverview Health, visit riverview.org.Together, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in more than 35 healthcare specialties—and have been frequently recognized for our clinical and service excellence. A wide range of services is provided at our main campus—located at 395 Westfield Rd. in Noblesville—including comprehensive care in heart & vascular, orthopedics, advanced emergency services and a vast array of women's health services. As one of the largest employers in Hamilton County, Riverview Health employs more than 1,400 employees, thereby having a significant impact on the local economy. Riverview Health is owned by the county and does not receive tax dollars for operating expenses.
