Registered Nurse (RN) III - Sexual Assualt Nurse Examiner (SANE-RN) at Avera McKennan Hospital

Magnet Recognized:  Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received consecutive ANCC Magnet re-designations for meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence and job satisfaction.

Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

Seeking Registered Nurses (RN) looking to deliver the best possible nursing care!

*This position may be eligible for a $6,000 sign on bonus*

Position Highlights:

• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve by providing direct patient care.

Job Summary

The SANE RN is responsible for responding and offering medical-forensic services to patients of all ages who present to a covered facility with reports of sexual assault/violence: For patients in the adolescent age (post-pubescent) and above/adults, SANE will operate independently in the medical-forensic exam; for patients who are in the pediatric/pre-pubescent age, if pediatric sexual assault training has been complete, the SANE will operate independently, otherwise SANE will assist a provider with the medical-forensic exam. For the eCare SANE role, the SANE RN will also act as a mentor to the end site’s clinicians and provide guidance and direction in the care and support of the patient

Education and/or Experience

• Ability to pass national background and sex offender screenings, as well as state child abuse and neglect screenings.
• Completion of the Child Abuse & Dependent Adult Abuse courses for Iowa Mandatory Reporters within 90 days of employment and every 3 years thereafter.
• Prefer 2 years nursing experience in Critical Care/ED/ Women’s Center or Prior SANE experience.
• Tele-health experience preferred
• Completion of clinical SANE training; individualized based on experience.
• Working knowledge of all OSHA safety and health standards relevant to the position and job duties preferred
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and the neurobiology of trauma preferred

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Dakota or meeting the enhanced Nursing Compact Licensure (eNLC) requirements is required.
• Successfully completes 40-hour didactic training (adult/adolescent) with an IAFN-recognized SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) training program
• RN Licensure required, within the states that e-Emergency is providing service, within 120 days of hire.  
• Will encourage completion of pediatric SANE training (43hr) when available.
• Current CPR, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certification or completion upon next available program.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

• $32.00 - $46.50 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?