RN—SANE/Forensic Nursing

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 Cleveland Clinic is staffed by specially trained nurses who care for individuals who have experienced or witnessed any type of violence, including sexual assault, child abuse, interpersonal violence, elder abuse or human trafficking. After living through these events, many patients need additional support and encouragement as they cope with the lingering effects of trauma. As an RN on this team, you will provide this essential service, ensuring each person feels safe, comfortable, valued and understood throughout the entire documentation, investigation and treatment process.  

A caregiver in this position works varying shifts w/ nights + on call requirements.  

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 victims of child abuse, elder abuse, interpersonal violence (IPV) or assault.  

• Provide forensic evidence collection and/or 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 knowledge of anatomy/body structures, patterns of injury and collecting and managing of forensic evidence with a Sexual Assault Exam Collection (SAEC) kit and a Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) Kit. 

• Travel to other Cleveland Clinic Facilities as needed. 

• Attend continuing education as a Sexual Assault Nurse. 

• Provide clear and concise written documentation, photo documentation of injuries and/or evidence and court testimony as needed. 

• Participate in community awareness programs and professional organizations. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Completion of an IAFN approved SANE Adolescent/Adult Course within 60 days of hire 

• Completion of an IAFN approved SANE Pediatric course within one year of hire 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the 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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