Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation under the supervision of a Certified SANE or as delegated by the Mgr. Trauma Education and Prevention.  Provides timely medical/forensic examination of the Sexual Assault/Forensic patient under the authorization of a law enforcement agency or adult or child protective services.  Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.  Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care.  Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.  Takes on-call responsibilities with a 60-minute response time.

Required Skills

1. Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
2. Effective oral and written communication skills.
3. Effective interpersonal relationship skills.
4. Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.
5. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
6. Ability to identify the needs of sexually assaulted patients that would require physician intervention and seek such intervention in a timely manner.
7. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Required Experience

Work Experience Two years of clinical experience required, preferably in Trauma, Emergency Department, ICU, Women’s Health or related field.

License/Registration/Certification

1. Current RN License to practice in the State of Texas
2. CPR Training Program
3. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) or Advance Trauma Course for Nurses (ATCN) required
4. Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC) completed within one year of being in the position.
5. Upon completion of the Texas Office of the Attorney General (TX OAG) clinical hours and court hours, the Non-certified nurse will be assigned to a certified SANE Preceptor to complete the required sexual assault exams required for the completion of the certification. The following are the required exams:

a. Eight sexual assault examinations using the collection kit (estimated time 15 hours) on adults, plus b. Ten sexual assault examinations (estimated time 15 hours) on children. Six on prepubescent and four on adolescent.

Education and Training

1. Bachelor degree in Nursing required.
2. Master degree preferred. 
3. Unit-specific education requirements.

1. Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
2. Effective oral and written communication skills.
3. Effective interpersonal relationship skills.
4. Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.
5. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
6. Ability to identify the needs of sexually assaulted patients that would require physician intervention and seek such intervention in a timely manner.
7. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.