What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) position at Victim Services of Cullman, Inc.?
About us
Victim Services of Cullman, Inc. is a 501c3 non profit in Cullman, AL. Our goal is to provide crisis response and recovery services for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Job Title: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
Reports to: SANE Clinical Director and Victim Services of Cullman
Job Purpose: The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) will provide timely, non-judgmental compassionate, and trauma-informed care to the sexual assault patient. This will include a forensic exam, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, photographic documentation, referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, support and participation in legal proceedings.
The SANE is expected to follow protocols established by the Medical Director and Clinical Director of Victim Services of Cullman (VSOC) SANE Clinic.
Job Responsibilities: * Ability to triage patient to determine if medical exam is needed before forensic exam. * Coordinate care by all agencies involved in assisting the sexual assault patient and coordinate referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up as needed for each patient. * Perform and document sexual assault and forensic interview accurately. * Perform a complete physical and forensic evidence collection examination including Head to Toe assessment for trauma, detailed gential examination, forensic specimen collection and documentation, including photography, and assess for mandatory reporting when appropriate. * Document detailed injuries accurately with support of photographic evidence. * Maintain chain of custody for each sexual assault exam and adhere to evidence protocols. * Maintain professional standards that do not create conflicts of interest with employment or patient care, including patient and medical record confidentiality * Must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on-call. * Administer appropriate prophylactic medications per protocols. * Provide testimony as fact witness to any/all cases performed while with VSOC and coordinate with attorneys during judicial process. * Responsible to maintain clinical expertise as a SANE.
Training: Upon completion of training and preceptor requirements, the SANE will commit 2 years of practice to VSOC. If the SANE leaves the program before completion of 2 years of independent practice, he/she shall reimburse VSOC the stipend received for training and preceptor.
Pay: * $300/Case, * $30/hr @ 20 hrs. per week * Scheduled hours are flexible.
Experience: * Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Part-time, PRN
Supplemental schedule:
- On call
Weekly schedule:
- Choose your own hours
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cullman, AL 35055: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person