RN - Forensic Nursing/SANE

• At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title RN - Forensic Nursing/SANE Location Cleveland Facility Fairview Hospital Department SANE Program-Fairview Hospital Job Code F2416E Shift Nights Schedule 7:00pm-7:00am Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinics Forensic Nursing team and become part of a compassionate, highly specialized group dedicated to supporting patients during some of lifes most challenging moments. As a Forensic Nurse, youll provide trauma-informed care to pediatric and adult patients. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, youll offer compassionate care, advocacy, and support while helping patients navigate their next steps. Whether youre looking to expand your nursing skills or pursue a unique specialty, this role offers an exceptional opportunity for growth. No prior forensic nursing experience is required . W ere willing to train the right candidate. Youll receive comprehensive education and mentorship, beginning with the adult patient population before progressing to pediatrics. Every member of the team responds to calls, creating a collaborative environment where youll gain valuable experience while making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families. *Onboarding is completed in house, immediately put on call, 3-6 months to get through orientation – must be able to do the training as needed, must be able to have a 7:00pm start time* A caregiver in this position works PRN | 7:00pm—3:00pm or 7:00pm—7:00am | PRN will float between campuses. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide enhanced follow-up services and resources, s afety plans are discussed and implemented before the patient is discharged.
• Perform speculum exams and/or pediatric assessments under the supervision of a LIP. Utilize a thorough knowledge on collecting and managing forensic evidence with a Sexual Assault Exam Collection (SAEC) kit and a Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault kit (DFSA). Interact and collaborate with medical and nursing staff, law enforcement, prosecutors , protective services, advocates, and other agencies as needed.

Minimum qualifications

for the ideal future caregiver include: Complete an IAFN approved SANE Adolescent/Adult course within 60 days of hire Complete an IAFN approved SANE Pediatric course within 1 year of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) 1 year recent RN work experience *If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: B SN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Trauma, Women’s Health, or Pediatric experience Physical Requirements: Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects

Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible

Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible

Personal Protective Equipment: Gloves, Masks, Gowns as needed The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment

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