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Job TitleRN PRN - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program

                        

LocationAkron

                    

FacilityAkron General Medical Center

                     

DepartmentSANE Program-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job CodeAK0689

                     

ShiftDay/Evening/Night/Weekend

                       

Schedule12:00am-12:00am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.  

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program at Akron General is staffed by nurses who are specially trained to care for individuals of all ages who have experienced or witnessed any type of violence. As a SANE RN, you will provide these patients with compassionate support as they seek help following these events. You will assist with all manners of documentation, reporting, evidence gathering and similar tasks to ensure patients feel heard and safe in your care.

A caregiver in this position works varying shifts.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Provide timely and accurate clinical assessment, care, intervention and documentation for patients who have been sexually assaulted or are a victim of child abuse, elder abuse, interpersonal violence (IPV) or assault.  Provide forensic evidence collection and/or forensic photography as requested and maintain chain of custody for such evidence.  Develop a safety plan before patient's discharge, providing resources for follow up medical care and referrals for post care support services to the patient.  Collaborate with medical and nursing staff, law enforcement, prosecutors, protective services, advocates and other agencies and entities as needed. Participate in an on-call schedule, as determined by SANE coordinator and respond to the designated facility within one hour. Complete 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). Perform speculum exams and/or pediatric assessments under the supervision of a LIP. Utilize thorough knowledge of anatomy and body structures and mechanisms and patterns of injury. Utilize 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). Travel to other Cleveland Clinic Facilities as needed. Attend continuing education as a sexual assault nurse. Use a camera to provide photo documentation of injuries and/or evidence. Provide court testimony as needed. Participate in community awareness programs and professional organizations. Utilize current knowledge base regarding legislation and government programs and best practice standards of care. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

IAFN approved SANE Adolescent/Adult Course within 60 days of hire IAFN approved SANE Pediatric Course within one year of hireBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA) Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) One year of recent experience as an RN  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)Trauma, Women’s Health or Pediatric experience 

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Physical Requirements:

Full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordinationStanding and walking for extensive periods of timeCorrected hearing and vision to normal rangeSome exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluidsMedium Work, exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objectPhysical Demand requirements in excess of those for Light Work

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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