PRN RN SANE Examiner at Cleveland Clinic

Akron, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Forensic Evidence Collection, Documentation, Patient Care, Collaboration, Safety Planning, Trauma Support, Photography, Court Testimony, Community Awareness, Legislation Knowledge, Anatomy Knowledge, Pediatric Assessments, BLS Certification, SANE Certification, Communication Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title PRN RN SANE Examiner Location Akron Facility Akron General Medical Center Department SANE Program-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code F2416E Shift Nights + Call Schedule 7:00pm-7:00am Job Summary Job Details Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program at Cleveland Clinic’s Akron General Medical Center is staffed by specially trained nurses who care for individuals who have experienced or witnessed any type of violence, including sexual assault, child abuse, interpersonal violence, elder abuse or human trafficking. After living through these events, many patients need additional support and encouragement as they cope with the lingering effects of trauma. As an RN on this team, you will provide this essential service, ensuring each person feels safe, comfortable, valued and understood throughout the entire documentation, investigation and treatment process. How You’ll Benefit Our Center for Workplace Violence Prevention and Caregiver Well-Being sets caregiver safety as a priority, identifying, reporting and responding to incidents and providing safety resources. A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) variable shifts, including on-call requirements. Must work 48 hours within a six-week period, one 12-hour weekend per month, and 1 12-hour holiday per year. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide timely and accurate clinical assessment, care, intervention and documentation for patients that have been sexually assaulted, a victim of child abuse, elder abuse, interpersonal violence (IPV) or assault. Provide, as a service to the patient, forensic evidence collection and/or forensic photography as requested and will maintain chain of custody for such evidence. Develop a safety plan before patient's discharge, providing resources for follow up medical care and referrals for post care support services to the patient. Collaborate with medical and nursing staff, law enforcement, prosecutors, protective services, advocates and other agencies and entities as needed. Participate in an on-call schedule, as determined by SANE coordinator and respond to the designated facility within one hour. Complete clinical experiences as determined by the SANE course and coordinator (e.g., Civilian observer with Cleveland Police or Cleveland Sex Crimes, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Domestic Violence/Child Advocacy Center, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Family Justice Center (Cleveland), and Courtroom trial experience). Perform speculum exams and/or pediatric assessments under the supervision of a LIP. Utilize thorough knowledge of anatomy and body structures and mechanisms and patterns of injury. Utilize a thorough knowledge on collecting and managing forensic evidence with a Sexual Assault Exam Collection (SAEC) kit and a Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault kit (DFSA). Travel to other Cleveland Clinic Facilities as needed. Attend continuing education as a sexual assault nurse. Participate in 75% of staff meetings and attend and complete annual SANE competency. Utilize clear and concise written documentation skills and articulate clearly. Use a camera to provide photo documentation of injuries and/or evidence. Provide court testimony as needed. Participate in community awareness programs and professional organizations. Utilize current knowledge base regarding legislation and government programs and best practice standards of care. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Complete an IAFN approved SANE Adolescent/Adult course within 60 days of hire Complete an IAFN approved SANE Pediatric course within one year of hire for incumbents hired after April 1, 2018 Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) One year of recent experience as an RN Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Trauma, Women’s Health or Pediatric experience Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ Physical Requirements: Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Personal Protective Equipment: Gloves, Masks, Gowns as needed. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

Responsibilities

As an RN SANE Examiner, you will provide clinical assessment, care, and documentation for patients who have experienced violence. You will also collaborate with various agencies and develop safety plans for patients before discharge.