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Duties:

• Perform forensic medical exams with patients (13 and older) who have experienced sexual violence within the last fourteen days, includes offering STI and pregnancy prevention medications, head to toe exam, photography, anogenital exam, and evidence collection. (40%)
• Document the patient’s responses to examination questions in the Forensic electronic Medical Record (FeMR). (45%)
• Attend mandatory monthly team meetings on the first Tuesday of the month from 9am-12pm. (10%)
• Perform other related duties as required (5%)

Participating Hospitals:

Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center – Duluth, MN
St. Luke’s Hospital – Duluth, MN
Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital of Superior – Superior, WI
Lake View Hospital – Two Harbors, MN

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with current Minnesota license and the ability to become licensed in Wisconsin
• Completion of the 41-hour Adolescent/Adult IAFN approved Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) didactic training (connection to free training opportunities can be made)
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong clinical skills
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Sensitivity in working with survivors of sexual assault
• Desired Qualifications:
• 1 year experience as an RN and/or a prior SANE position
• Preference to RN working 0.7 or less FTE at primary job
• Completion of IAFN approved Clinical Skills Lab

Skills:

• Trauma informed approach to patient care
• Self-driven
• Strong clinical skills
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Sensitivity in working with survivors of sexual assault

Supervision:

• Medical Director and SANE Program Nurse Manager provide clinical consultation and peer review
• SANE Program Coordinator provides daily supervision and administration of the program

Hours and On-Call Expectations:

• 60 hours on-call per 4-week scheduling cycle
• Requirement of one holiday shift per year
• Carry a cell phone while on-call
• Immediate response to calls and texts while on-call
• Access to reliable transportation
• 45-minute response time to hospital

Compensation:

• $400/exam
• $90 Stipend for mandatory monthly team meetings
• $30/hour for mandatory skills training and hospital orientation
• $7.50/hour on-call pay (when active SANE)
• On-call time is unpaid during orientation

Memberships & Benefits:

• IAFN Membership (International, MN, and WI Chapters)
• $1000/year of Education Funds after 6 months of employment*
• Reimbursements for WI license and liability insurance after 6 months of employment*
• Employee Assistance Program for SANEs and their families
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) available after 90 days of employment
• No medical, dental, life, or retirement benefits

*if average of 60 hours on-call per 4-week scheduling cycle is maintained

Sexual violence impacts many people – disclosing personal experiences is not expected and does not impact you application status or process. PAVSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from BIPOC, people of all genders, veterans, and people with disabilities. We acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Anishinabeg.