Adolescent/Adult Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A)

Bay Area Women's Center Seeks An Adolescent/Adult Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A)

The SANE program provides services to adults and children over 12 years of age. The SANE-A is an employee with flexible scheduling, collaborating to set a monthly on-call schedule, and responding when a survivor requests an exam.

BAWC stands as a beacon of hope and support for individuals facing domestic and sexual violence. The center offers a range of vital services for survivors, including medical-forensic services, ensuring that every person in need receives the care and assistance necessary to rebuild and empower their lives.

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program plays a crucial role in a survivor's healing. The SANE nurse provides compassionate, non-judgmental care to survivors. This care may include assessment for pregnancy and infections, written and photographic documentation, referrals for medical and psychological follow-up, and support during the exam to help the survivor understand the effects of trauma. The medical forensic examination is critical in the prosecution process.

Specific duties include:

• Perform medical-forensic exams, which may include obtaining a patient history, a head-to-toe physical assessment for trauma, a detailed genital exam, forensic evidence collection, written & photographic documentation, assessing for mandatory reporting status, reporting when appropriate, administering appropriate prophylactic medications per protocols & recommending appropriate referrals.
• Participate in professional development as determined by the SANE program, including staff meetings, conferences, and in-service training.
• Respond to requests within 60 minutes of the initial call when on call.

BAWC does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, gender identification/expression, sexual orientation/expression, partisan considerations, genetic information, or any protected class.