What are the responsibilities and job description for the SANE NURSE-SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMIER-REGISTRY position at Sinai Chicago?
About Sinai Health System
Located on Chicago’s West and Southwest Side, Sinai Health System is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Children’s Hospital, Sinai Community Institute, Sinai Medical Group, and Sinai Urban Health Institute.
The entities of Sinai Health System collectively deliver a full range of quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a large number of innovative, community-based health, research and social service programs. We focus our collective depth of expertise and passion to improve the health of the 1.5 million people who live in our diverse service area. With our team of dedicated caregivers, Sinai Health System is committed to building stronger, healthier communities.
A partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community
Job description
MINIMUM Education:
- RN from an accredited school of nursing required.
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of two years nursing experience
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Working knowledge of all OSHA safety and health standards relevant to the position and job duties.
- Complete any hospital mandatory education.
- Must have reliable transportation and phone access.
- Complete a competency checklist while being observed by an experienced SANE within 90 days of hire.:
- Peer review of all medical forensic examinations by a qualified peer.
- Earn 6 continuing education hours annually regarding sexual assault/abuse.
- Proper use and management of photography equipment.
- Must not be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol while on-call.
- Professional Forensic Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice.
- The Illinois Nurse Practice Act.
- Illinois Sexual Assault Legislation.
- Fundamental nursing theories and current clinical concepts of care.
- Principles of growth and development.
- Resources for sexual assault patients.
- Special techniques such as traction, foley/fox swab, toluidine blue dye, alternative light source and forensic photography.
REQUIRED LICENSES, Certificates, Registrations:
- Current CPR certification.
- Current Illinois Licensure as a Registered Nurse in good standing
- Current driver’s license.
- Completion of an IAFN approved SANE didactic course for age groups served.
- Completion of State of Illinois required SANE didactic component for age groups served.
- Meets standard physical requirements for your organization.
Preferred ACLS, TNCC or TNS, and ENPC or PALS