SANE RN

We are looking for a talented Registered Nurse who is ready to join an amazing team and make a difference at the largest and most clinically capable Critical Access Hospital in Kansas. Join NRH today to begin or continue your career at Newman Regional Health! Our facility has state of the art equipment, and excellent team work. We care for patients of all ages giving us the opportunity to utilize all the clinical skills of our profession. Our caring and compassionate staff provide state-of-the art healthcare 24 hours a day to patients of all ages by adhering to our values of quality, service, people, growth and fiscal responsibility. Come see why we are different and apply today!

This is an as needed (PRN) - On Call position

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) provides timely, compassionate, and non-judgmental care to patients who have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence. The SANE performs medical-forensic examinations, collects and documents forensic evidence, provides appropriate medications and referrals, and supports patients throughout the examination process. This position follows established Newman Regional Health protocols and may provide testimony related to examinations performed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients presenting for sexual assault or domestic violence examinations.
• Collaborate with the SANE Program Coordinator, physicians, hospital staff, victim advocates, law enforcement, and other community partners involved in patient care.
• Assess and triage patients to determine whether medical evaluation or treatment is needed before the forensic examination.
• Perform and accurately document medical-forensic examinations and interviews.
• Complete head-to-toe assessments, forensic evidence collection, detailed examinations, specimen collection, and photographic documentation as appropriate.
• Identify and report mandatory reporting situations according to established protocols and applicable requirements.
• Maintain appropriate chain of custody and follow NRH protocols for handling forensic evidence.
• Administer prophylactic medications according to established protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional standards throughout the examination and legal process.
• Provide factual or expert testimony related to cases performed through the SANE program when required.
• Maintain required licensure, annual competencies, continuing education, and SANE-specific training.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, including chart and photograph review.
• Maintain competency through active participation in the SANE program and completion of required education and credentialing.
• Participate in program meetings, conferences, in-services, and other professional development activities.
• Maintain equipment and supplies in proper working condition and use department resources responsibly.
• Maintain communication with the SANE Coordinator and program leadership regarding scheduling, cases, training, and program requirements.
• Meet established SANE Program on-call, scheduling, holiday coverage, and response requirements.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Kansas.
• Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Successful completion of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training and required didactic and clinical education related to medical-forensic examinations.
• SANE-A certification preferred.
• Knowledge of the care and management of adult, adolescent, and pediatric sexual assault patients.
• Knowledge of medical-forensic examinations, evidence collection, documentation, and chain-of-custody requirements.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians, victim advocates, law enforcement, prosecutors, and other community partners.
• Strong assessment, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to participate in continuing education and maintain required SANE competencies.

At NRH, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:

• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Assistance
• Generous paid time off including extended illness benefit
• KPERS Retirement
• Identity Theft Protection Discounts
• Life Insurance options
• Long and short-term disability
• Flex Spending Account
• Accident and Cancer coverage

About Newman Regional Health: Centrally located within the city of Emporia, Newman Regional Health is a 25-bed non-profit critical access hospital owned by the people of Lyon County. Newman Regional Health is a teaching hospital, and is home to the ESU Newman Division of Nursing. We are committed to improving the health of the communities we serve by providing high-quality care. We are continually recognized as one of the Top 10 hospitals in Kansas and one of the Top 50 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States.