Registered Nurse (RN) FNE/SANE

Job Title and Core Details Registered Nurse (RN) – Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE)/ Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) – Part time (48 hours of call per 6‑week schedule) Responsibilities Conduct forensic examinations of patients for physical or sexual abuse evidence, including physical, genital, and photographic documentation. Perform forensic interviews with victims to document incidents of abuse. Collect specimens, DNA samples, and photographs as required for court or police proceedings. Coordinate resources and support day‑to‑day operations to ensure smooth patient flow within the department. Provide direct patient care by applying the nursing process, developing and implementing care plans, and evaluating outcomes. Train and orient staff, provide day‑to‑day work direction, monitor performance, assign and review assignments, and adjust staffing levels to maintain productivity. Ensure compliance with medical center policies, Nursing department standards, and International Association of Forensic Nursing (IAFN) guidelines. Collaborate with management to develop and improve programs and services. Qualifications Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the candidate practices. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by AHA (to be obtained within 6 months). Completion of an accredited nursing program. Illinois nurses must obtain an OAG certificate of completion after didactic and clinical log; Wisconsin nurses must complete didactic and clinical skills training before independent practice. Typically 2–3 years of acute‑care clinical nursing experience. Knowledge of developmental principles across the lifespan and ability to assess age‑specific needs. Proficiency in nursing interventions, evidence‑based care, and critical decision making. Computer skills: keyboarding, Windows navigation, email, and electronic medical record systems. Excellent communication, listening, interpersonal, and coaching skills. Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and anticipate learning needs. Knowledge of and ability to apply IAFN recommended practices. Certifications International Association of Forensic Nursing Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Adult/Adolescent (SANE‑A). International Association of Forensic Nursing Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Pediatric (SANE‑P). Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently. Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, up to 20 lbs. over head, and carrying up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Must use foot pedals on carts or machines and wear protective clothing/equipment as required. Exposure to chemical/hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease. Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch required for fine‑hand manipulation (e.g., IV insertion). Employment Type Per diem, part‑time with 48 hrs of call per 6‑week schedule. #J-18808-Ljbffr 124 Advocate Condell Medical Center