All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN - As Needed for Coverage

Shift: Days

Location: 120 N OAK ST, Hinsdale, 60521

The role youll contribute:

To provide specialized, trauma-informed medical forensic services to all individuals who present with complaints or concerns of sexual assault. These services will be prompt, nonjudgmental and compassionate while encouraging autonomy and providing trauma-informed, patient-centered care.

The value youll bring to the team:

• Conduct a comprehensive medical forensic exam including: * Obtain informed consent. * Conduct a patient medical and forensic history. * Perform a head-to-toe assessment. * Offer and provide a detailed ano-genital exam. * Explain and complete evidence collection. * Discuss and offer testing and treatment for STIs, including HIV and pregnancy. * Complete safety assessment and discharge of the patient when appropriate. * Perform forensic photography.
• Provide respective services supporting emotions, reinforcing autonomy.
• Provide testimony as required in legal proceedings.
• Demonstrate performance consistent with: * Professional Forensic Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice. * The Illinois Nurse Practice Act. * Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act (SASETA). * The mission and goals of UChicago-AdventHealth. * Policies and protocols of UChicago-AdventHealth.
• Peer review of all medical forensic examinations by a qualified peer.
• Proper use and management of photography equipment.
• Must not be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol while on-call.
• Must commit to cover minimum number of shifts, and other scheduling and on-call requirements as determined by the SANE Coordinator.
• When on call, arrive at the facility and initiate patient care within 90 minutes of patient arrival.
• Must have reliable transportation and phone access.
• Complete orientation of the regional hospitals.
• Must be present during at least 70% of program meetings and educational/procedural updates.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Complete any hospital mandatory education. Required
• One year of nursing experience Required
• Knowledge of: • Professional Forensic Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice. • The Illinois Nurse Practice Act. • Illinois Sexual Assault Legislation, including SASETA. • Fundamental nursing theories and current clinical concepts of care. • Principles of growth and development. • Resources for survivors of sexual assault. • Special techniques including traction, foley/fox swab, toluidine blue dye, alternative light source and forensic photography.
• Ability to: • Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgment. • Work effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team or SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) composed of professionals from various community agencies. • Communicate orally and in writing in a concise and easily understandable manner, including patient documentation and face-to-face interactions. • Prioritize tasks and work effectively with complex tasks under pressure and time restraints. • Collaborate with emergency room physicians and other experts when patients' needs fall outside the SANE’s scope. • Use computer and Epic EMR software. • Must have general knowledge of pediatric sexual assault/abuse SANE protocols
• Working knowledge of all OSHA safety and health standards relevant to the position and job duties.
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) Required
• Driver's License (DL) Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) Preferred
• Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) Preferred
• Trauma Nurse Specialist Certification (TNSC) Preferred
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) Preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) Preferred
• Completion of an IAFN-approved SANE didactic course for age groups served (AA SANE didactic certificate). Required
• Completion of State of Illinois SANE clinical component for age groups served (AA SANE certificate of completion or SANE-A certification). Preferred
• Meets standard physical requirements of UChicago-AdventHealth. Required

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Nursing

Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25020561

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.