SANE RN
Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery
are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is
world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is
recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland
Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated
caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a
rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare
organizations in the world. -As a SANE Registered Nurse, you will
provide timely and accurate clinical assessment, care, intervention
and documentation for patients that have been sexually assaulted, a
victim of child abuse, elder abuse, interpersonal violence (IPV) or
assault. You will provide, as a service to the patient, forensic
evidence collection and/or forensic photography as requested and
will maintain chain of custody for such evidence. - -Your primary
duties will include put are not limited to: ---- Developing a
safety plan before patient's discharge. ---- Providing resources
for follow up medical care and referrals for post care support
services to the patient. - ---- Collaborating with medical and
nursing staff, law enforcement, prosecutor, protective services,
advocates and other agencies and entities as needed. - -The future
caregiver is someone who: - ---- Communicates effectively with
patients and team members. - - - ---- Is comfortable working in a
fast-paced environment. - ---- Can critically think and problem
solve for patients' best interests. - - ---- Can provide emotional,
spiritual, and psychological support to patients. - - -The
Registered Nurse selected for this position will be eligible for
tuition reimbursement as part of our many offerings to invest in
your health, well-being, and future. We offer our caregivers many
opportunities for professional development. The Professional Ladder
Program, professional development courses through our Global
Leadership & Learning Institute, and opportunities to advance into
management are just a few. - -At Cleveland Clinic, we know what
matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our
own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you.
Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a
fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that
invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your
future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a
supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values
and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to
receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
-Responsibilities:
- Participating in an on call schedule, as determined by SANE
coordinator and responds to the designated facility within one
hour.
- Completes clinical experiences as determined by the SANE course
and coordinator (e.g., Civilian observer with Cleveland Police or
Cleveland Sex Crimes, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Domestic
Violence/Child Advocacy Center, Bureau of Criminal Investigation,
Family Justice Center (Cleveland), and Courtroom trial
experience).
- Performs speculum exams and/or pediatric assessments under the
supervision of a LIP.
- Utilizes thorough knowledge of anatomy and body structures and
mechanisms and patterns of injury.
- Utilizes a thorough knowledge on collecting and managing
forensic evidence with a Sexual Assault Exam Collection (SAEC) kit
and a Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault kit (DFSA).
- Interacts and collaborates with medical and nursing staff, law
enforcement, prosecutor, protective services, advocates and other
agencies as needed.
- Works independently and demonstrates organizational and time
management skills.
- Travels to other Cleveland Clinic Facilities as needed.
- Attends continuing education as a sexual assault nurse.
- Participates in 75% of staff meetings and attends and completes
annual SANE competency. Utilizes clear and concise written
documentation skills and articulates clearly.
- Utilizes appropriately use of a camera in regards to photo
documentation of injuries and/or evidence.
- Provides court testimony as needed.
- Participates in community awareness programs and professional
organizations.
- Utilizes current knowledge base regarding legislation and
government programs and best practice standards of care.
- Other duties as assigned.Education:
- Complete a IAFN approved SANE Adolescent/Adult course within 60
days of hire.
- Complete a IAFN approved SANE Pediatric course within 1 year of
hire for incumbents hired after April 1, 2018.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. -Certifications:
- Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
(AHA).
- If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through
American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of
beginning work in the Emergency Department.Work Experience:
- 1 year recent RN work experience.
- Trauma, Women's Health or Pediatric experience
preferred.Physical Requirements:
- Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally,
and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible
amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition
exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Even though the
weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be
rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a
significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the
time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls;
and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace
entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even
though the weight of those materials is negligible.
- Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a
production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be
and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of
force exerted is negligible.Personal Protective Equipment:
- Gloves, Masks, Gowns as needed. -Salaries [which may be] shown
on independent job search websites reflect various market averages
and do not represent information obtained directly from The
Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we
invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly
specifics during the application and hiring process.
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