What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Hospital - SANE Services (1.0) position at Billings Clinic Health System?
The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) will
provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to the sexual assault
victim. The SANE exam may include a medical-forensic exam, prophylaxis for
pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, photographic documentation, and
referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, support and
participation in legal proceedings.
Essential Job Functions
and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values,
code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory
organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all
organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the
environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
a complete medical forensic examination to include completed head to toe
medical assessment for trauma, detailed genital/anal examination; Forensic
specimen collection and supportive documentation; Photo documentation of bodily
and genital/anal injuries with competent documentation. Demonstrates care for
the patient, not just for evidence collection purposes.
patient for mandatory reporting status and report when appropriate.
chain of custody and adhere to evidence guidelines.
patient/medical record confidentiality (HIPPA).
and sanitizes SANE room upon completion of exam.
in periodic case review to include documentation and photographs.
clinical education hours relevant to sexual assault or forensics.
responsibility for own professional growth and development needs; meets all
system/departmental educational requirements.
collaborative, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patient’s
families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
is given to the appropriateness of care based on the population specific needs
of the patient.
other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the
department/organization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Clinic policies and procedures, both organizational and departmental
Clinic Code of Business Conduct
Clinic Corporate Compliance Program
and confidentiality requirements
service techniques and Personal Service Excellence (PSE) skills
standards (i.e., Joint Commission, OSHA, Patient Safety Standards, etc.)
and electronic applications
practices, planning and assessment within scope of practice
Nurse’s Association (ANA) Code of Ethics
safety standards
communication
and analysis of information to develop evidence-based plans of care related to
specific interventions and goals.
population specific needs into all aspects of communication and patient care;
scope of services provided will encompass age groups ranging from infant
through geriatric
clearly and effectively, both verbal and written
time management concepts and maximize time effectively
effectively with interdisciplinary care team
attention to detail when planning and performing professional nursing care,
resolving patient/resident care problems and dealing with patients and their
families while working with frequent interruptions and competing priorities
calmly and professionally when dealing with difficult or emergency and
traumatic situations
flexibility to adapt to a variety of workload assignments
push and pull 50 pounds unassisted
and compassion in dealing with emergency and traumatic situations
within the scope of RN licensure
Minimum Qualifications
Education
(BSN)
Experience
Certifications and Licenses
registered nurse, or compact nursing license with ability to obtain a MT RN
license within 90 days of hire date
years of practice within 2 years of hire
required
malpractice insurance (1,000,000/6,000,000)
completion of recommended clinical components to minimally include:
Forensic Nurses (IAFN) Adult /Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Course
(41 hours)
Sexual Nurse Examiner (40 hours)
exams, and then being shadowed by an experienced SANE for 2-3 exams.
Other Requirements
in 12-hour increments; this may include weekends at times.
holiday such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year’s etc.
SANE exams with no lapse of greater than six (6) months