Registered Nurse (SANE)

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

Program offers care to patients 24/7 on an on-call basis within the emergency department. The SANE program sees patients of all ages and genders. SANEs must be comfortable practicing autonomously in a patient-centered environment while discussing sensitive topics. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) provide direct care to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, strangulation, and child abuse who present to the emergency departments. Using trauma informed care and forensic nursing, they deliver coordinated, expert forensic and medical care necessary to increased successful prosecution of sex offenders and to assure essential medical intervention to victims of violence.

**Hiring for our next SANE training 10/5/2026-10/9/2026. All candidates must be available to attend this week-long training**

Schedule Requirements:

• 36 hours of on-call time per month- 12 hours of weekend call required
• Must be within 1 hour for response time
• Attend quarterly team meetings
• Attend 1 annual education day
• Maintain competency through 6 hours of continuing education per calendar year

Key Accountabilities

• Provide/identify need for acute medical care within scope of practice
• Perform expert forensic evidence collection from
• Maintain competency in exam components
• Collaborates with community and legal agencies such as law enforcement. Participate in the legal process, including testifying in court as needed

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin RN Licensure
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• One year of direct patient care in an acute setting required
• Two years of direct patient care in an acute setting preferred
• Forensic nurse experience preferred
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

Additional Skills

• Critical thinking skills working as an autonomous care provider
• Strong independent learning with dedication to maintain and advance professional knowledge

Physical Demands

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasional high noise level in work environment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents.
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4

Scheduled FTE: 0.1

Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton, Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt: No

Worker Shift Details: Variable