What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse SANE Adult - Per Diem position at Bold Steps Behavioral Health?
Role: RN SANE Adult
Location: Elmhurst, IL
Type: Per Diem
Summary: Provides high-quality, cost-effective care to sexual assault patients, including conducting medical-forensic exams, evidence collection, and crisis intervention. Ensures patient privacy, documents assessments, and collaborates with law enforcement and advocacy groups. Offers patient education on procedures, STD and pregnancy prevention, and follow-up care. Participates in training and provides legal testimony when needed.
Qualifications & Skills
Location: Elmhurst, IL
Type: Per Diem
Summary: Provides high-quality, cost-effective care to sexual assault patients, including conducting medical-forensic exams, evidence collection, and crisis intervention. Ensures patient privacy, documents assessments, and collaborates with law enforcement and advocacy groups. Offers patient education on procedures, STD and pregnancy prevention, and follow-up care. Participates in training and provides legal testimony when needed.
Qualifications & Skills
- Completion of IAFN-accredited SANE A course with Illinois clinical component
- Current Illinois RN licensure
- Preferred: Baccalaureate or higher in Nursing, experience in emergency medicine or women's health, minimum one year as a SANE RN
- Perform physical and forensic exams on sexual assault patients
- Collect and preserve evidence, maintaining chain of custody
- Coordinate care, ensuring confidentiality and privacy
- Educate patients and participate in community and professional training
- Provide legal testimony related to SANE cases
- Engage in ongoing professional development