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Under the supervision of the SANE Program Nurse Manager and SANE Program Coordinator

• 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%)

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%)

• Respond to four local hospitals: Essentia Health/St. Mary’s Medical Center of Duluth, Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital of Duluth, Aspirus Lake View Hospital of Two Harbors, Essentia Health/St. Mary’s Hospital of Superior
• Discuss law enforcement reporting options available to patients based on their experience
• Work in collaboration with victim advocate, emergency department staff, and law enforcement
• Perform pelvic and anogenital exams (orientation includes a Gyn preceptorship)
• Perform evidence collection with patient consent using evidence kits provided by state crimes labs. Complete all paperwork associated with kits
• Maintain chain of custody on all evidence collected and follow procedure for securing evidence
• Provide trauma-informed, patient-centered care to victim-survivors of sexual violence

Document the patient’s responses to examination questions in the Forensic electronic Medical Record (FeMR). (45%)

• Complete patient record in FeMR for each SANE patient. Includes questions regarding demographic information, medical history, safety screening, description of the assault, pre and post assault related history, acts as described by patient, strangulation assessment, documentation of injury through body diagrams and photography
• Complete the discharge instructions that provide medication information and follow up care recommendations

Attend mandatory monthly team meetings on the first Tuesday of the month from 9am-12pm. (10%)

• Participate in monthly team meetings which include education, program updates, skills practice, and case review
• Meetings are held in-person at PAVSA’s Office at 32 E 1st Street, Suite 200, Duluth, MN 55802

Perform other related duties as required (5%)

• Submit on-call availability on a monthly basis
• Prep for and appear to testify in compliance with subpoenas for all exams performed while employed with the PAVSA SANE Program
• Participate in staff-wide training when indicated
• Participate in community education opportunities based on interest and availability
• Participate in PAVSA awareness and community events based on interest and availability
• Maintain vaccinations as required by partner medical facilities

Compensation

• $400/exam
• $90 Stipend for mandatory monthly team meetings
• $30/hour for mandatory skills training and hospital orientation
• $9.39/hour on-call pay (when active SANE)
• On-call time is unpaid during orientation

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 victim-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

Hours & On-Call Expectations

• 60 hours per month on-call
• 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

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)

*if average of 60 hours of monthly on-call hours are maintained

Supervision

SANE Program Coordinator provides daily supervision and administration of the program

Medical Director and SANE Program Nurse Manager provide clinical consultation and peer review

PAVSA offers excellent internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Interns can be involved in many of our programs based on their interests and availability. These opportunities include, but are not limited to: crisis line and hospital advocacy, support groups, outreach groups, community education, legal advocacy, youth advocacy, and organizing events and awareness campaigns. All interns are required to complete our state-mandated 40-hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong commitment to survivors and the cause of PAVSA
• Proactive attitude in finding work when unassigned and volunteering for duties when opportunities are provided
• Experience and/or skill working in an administrative position
• Experience and/or skill working with crisis situations
• Flexibility in scheduling and attitude

Before applying please consider

• PAVSA does not offer any hourly compensation for internships.
• Much of our work is crisis and/or needs based and available 24/7. Needs regarding coverage may be last minute, will require quick action, and will be on evenings/weekends.
• Because of the nature of our work, some interns may find themselves triggered by the things we encounter. It is important for interns to consider their tolerance of such topics before accepting a position.
• Sexual trauma history is not considered in acceptance of interns.
• If you have any concerns about your ability to fulfill any of the above duties it is recommended that you discuss the matter with your school internship supervisors prior to agreeing to the internship.

If interested in an internship, please submit a cover letter and resume to Sam at smadsen@pavsa.org. In the cover letter, please answer the following questions:

• What are the requirements for your internship? (ex: hours, timeline)
• What would you bring to an internship at PAVSA?
• What would you hope to learn at PAVSA?

Keep in mind that we have limited spots available, so get your resume and cover letter to us early!