Job Information
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health SANE NURSE ED in Silverdale, Washington
Overview
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers.
At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for performing forensic SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) examinations, crisis intervention and personal support in coordination with the Social Work department on a per diem basis.
Additional Essential Job Functions:
Performs forensic assessment, screening and evaluation of patients who are victims of sexual assault in accordance with established guidelines/protocols; collects/preserves physical evidence and maintains chain of custody for each examination.
Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team on treatment recommendations in accordance with established protocols and provides guidance with respect to SANE requirements, criteria and patient rights.
Ensures compliance with state reporting requirements and appropriate documentation as identified by department policy and regulatory requirements/agencies.
Coordinates with appropriate community resources in medical discharge planning for sexual assault patients.
May provide expert testimony in the courtroom setting in regard to SANE examination, evidence and findings.
Ability to apply appropriate protocols in performing SANE examinations of sexual assault victims, and in analyzing patient care needs/treatment.
Ability to use forensic equipment appropriately, including cameras and colposcope, in the documentation of injury and collection of evidence.
Knowledge of the regulations, protocols, techniques and/or equipment/tools of SANE forensic examinations, including the collection and preservation of related forensic evidence, and effective patient care methodologies.
Qualifications
Education/Work Experience:
One year of related work experience in an acute care setting that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification. Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
Certification by the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner is desired. Certification(s) must be maintained as current thereafter.
Pay Range
$40.80 - $68.92 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.