Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Position Title: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

Employee Status: PAVSA Employee - Casual

Under the supervision of the SANE Program Nurse Manager and SANE Program Coordinator

• Perform forensic medical exams with patients (13 and older) who have experienced sexual violence within the last fourteen days, includes offering STI and pregnancy prevention medications, head to toe exam, photography, anogenital exam, and evidence collection. (40%)
• Document the patient’s responses to examination questions in the Forensic electronic Medical Record (FeMR). (45%)
• Attend mandatory monthly team meetings on the first Tuesday of the month from 9am-12pm. (10%)
• Perform other related duties as required (5%)

Perform forensic medical exams with patients (13 and older) who have experienced sexual violence within the last fourteen days, includes offering STI and pregnancy prevention medications, head to toe exam, photography, anogenital exam, and evidence collection. (40%)

• Respond to four local hospitals: Essentia Health/St. Mary’s Medical Center of Duluth, Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital of Duluth, Aspirus Lake View Hospital of Two Harbors, Essentia Health/St. Mary’s Hospital of Superior
• Discuss law enforcement reporting options available to patients based on their experience
• Work in collaboration with victim advocate, emergency department staff, and law enforcement
• Perform pelvic and anogenital exams (orientation includes a Gyn preceptorship)
• Perform evidence collection with patient consent using evidence kits provided by state crimes labs. Complete all paperwork associated with kits
• Maintain chain of custody on all evidence collected and follow procedure for securing evidence
• Provide trauma-informed, patient-centered care to victim-survivors of sexual violence

Document the patient’s responses to examination questions in the Forensic electronic Medical Record (FeMR). (45%)

• Complete patient record in FeMR for each SANE patient. Includes questions regarding demographic information, medical history, safety screening, description of the assault, pre and post assault related history, acts as described by patient, strangulation assessment, documentation of injury through body diagrams and photography
• Complete the discharge instructions that provide medication information and follow up care recommendations

Attend mandatory monthly team meetings on the first Tuesday of the month from 9am-12pm. (10%)

• Participate in monthly team meetings which include education, program updates, skills practice, and case review
• Meetings are held in-person at PAVSA’s Office at 32 E 1st Street, Suite 200, Duluth, MN 55802

Perform other related duties as required (5%)

• Submit on-call availability on a monthly basis
• Prep for and appear to testify in compliance with subpoenas for all exams performed while employed with the PAVSA SANE Program
• Participate in staff-wide training when indicated
• Participate in community education opportunities based on interest and availability
• Participate in PAVSA awareness and community events based on interest and availability
• Maintain vaccinations as required by partner medical facilities

Compensation

• $400/exam
• $90 Stipend for mandatory monthly team meetings
• $30/hour for mandatory skills training and hospital orientation
• $9.39/hour on-call pay (when active SANE)
• On-call time is unpaid during orientation

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Minnesota license and the ability to become licensed in Wisconsin
• Completion of the 41-hour Adolescent/Adult IAFN approved Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) didactic training (connection to free training opportunities can be made)
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong clinical skills
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Sensitivity in working with victim-survivors of sexual assault

Desired Qualifications

• 1 year experience as an RN and/or a prior SANE position
• Preference to RN working 0.7 or less FTE at primary job
• Completion of IAFN approved Clinical Skills Lab

Hours & On-Call Expectations

• 60 hours per month on-call
• Requirement of one holiday shift per year
• Carry a cell phone while on-call
• Immediate response to calls and texts while on-call
• Access to reliable transportation
• 45-minute response time to hospital

Memberships & Benefits

• IAFN Membership (International, MN, and WI Chapters)
• $1000/year of Education Funds after 6 months of employment*
• Reimbursements for WI license and liability insurance after 6 months of employment*
• Employee Assistance Program for SANEs and their families
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)

*if average of 60 hours of monthly on-call hours are maintained

Supervision

• Medical Director and SANE Program Nurse Manager provide clinical consultation and peer review
• SANE Program Coordinator provides daily supervision and administration of the program

To Apply: Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter discussing their interest in and qualifications for position via email or to the address below.

PAVSA
32 E 1st St #200
Duluth, MN 55802

Sexual violence impacts many people - disclosing personal experiences is not expected and does not impact your application status or process. PAVSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from BIPOC, people of all genders, veterans, and people with disabilities. We acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Anishinabeg.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $9.39 - $13.14 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000