Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) RN (On-Call) - West Region Registry

Quick Facts

• On-call forensic nursing role supporting west-region hospitals within 60 minutes
• Provides trauma-informed, non-judgmental medical forensic care for sexual assault survivors
• Requires Illinois RN licensure, SANE training, and BLS

Description

Serve as an on-call Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) RN, delivering prompt, compassionate, trauma-informed medical forensic services for patients reporting sexual assault. Responsibilities include medical forensic exams and evidence collection, compliance-focused documentation, survivor privacy and chain of custody, and support/referrals for medical and psychological follow-up and legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Act autonomously per professional standards and applicable laws/protocols (SASETA, Illinois Nurse Practice Act, IAFN Scope and Standards of Practice)
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (including SANE coordinator, providers, imaging, and therapeutic services)
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation and reporting for compliance with SASETA
• Ensure survivor privacy and maintain evidence chain of custody, including use of ISPECK
• Stay current on regulatory and legislative guidelines related to treatment and documentation
• Educate survivors and families to support emotional and healthcare needs during recovery
• Work safely and report unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations promptly
• Testify in court as a fact witness and/or expert; assist other SANEs in preparing for court proceedings
• Share knowledge with coworkers and participate in orientation of new staff
• Support continuous quality improvement and peer review to enhance outcomes and satisfaction
• Maintain required medical and forensic continuing education
• Participate in goal setting, program development, and evaluation for regional/system-wide SANE programs
• Attend monthly SANE meetings

Requirements

• Current Illinois licensure as a Registered Nurse in good standing
• BSN or ADN with commitment to obtain a BSN within 3 years of the first day of the clinical nurse role (or a Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program); Advance Practice Registered Nurse (IL) license as stated in the posting
• BLS certification upon hire
• Completion of the IL SANE Clinical Training Program within 1 year of hire
• Completion of an International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) approved 40-hour didactic class
• Completion of the IL SANE Clinical Training Log

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events
• Benefits details available on the benefits page; eligibility varies by employment classification
• Where a sign-on bonus applies, eligibility rules include restrictions for internal employees/rehires within 1 year and an exception for new graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed RN clinical position