About this role
Summary Job Description: Registered Nurse - SANE
PRN; Shift Varies
Primary Staffing Needs Monday through Friday: 11p - 7a Weekends: 7a - 7p and 7p - 7a
A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner is a Registered Nurse with advanced education.
• Performs comprehensive forensic examination of all reported assault patients to include Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Elder Abuse etc. of patients aged 14 years and older. • A nurse examiner conducts the examination, collects, and preserves evidence, and testifies in legal proceedings. • The SANE nurse is knowledgeable in the nursing process and its application to the Forensic Nursing Specialty. • A thorough and detailed exam is performed while restoring dignity to the patient, by providing compassionate and comprehensive care, teaching, and information for follow up care.
Requirements:
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited institution. • Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required. • One year of relevant job-related experience required. • Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire. • SANE license required in the state of Kentucky; this includes completing the SANE class and 60 hours of training to be completed within 6 months of course. • Mandatory nonviolent crisis prevention training to be completed prior to end of orientation period and maintained annually.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of two years clinical experience in any of the following areas: Emergency, Intensive Care, Pediatric, Maternal Child, Psychiatric and/or Forensic Nursing. • Preferred experience in Domestic Violence training. • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution.
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.