Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
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Job Location:
Appleton, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
08-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why ThedaCare
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold ambitious and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care lower costs and a healthier future for our patients our families our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion excellence leadership innovation and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development accessible and transparent leadership and a commitment to work/life balance. If youre interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits with a whole-person approach to wellness
- Lifestyle Engagement
- e.g. health coaches relaxation rooms health focused apps (Wonder Ripple) mental health support
- Access & Affordability
- e.g. minimal or zero copays team member cost sharing premiums daycare
Summary :
Program offers care to patients 24/7 on an on-call basis within the emergency department. The SANE program sees patients of all ages and genders. SANEs must be comfortable practicing autonomously in a patient-centered environment while discussing sensitive topics.Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) provide direct care to victims of sexual assault domestic violence strangulation and child abuse who present to the emergency departments. Using trauma informed care and forensic nursing they deliver coordinated expert forensic and medical care necessary to increased successful prosecution of sex offenders and to assure essential medial intervention to victims of violence.
Job Description:
Schedule Requirements:
36 hours of on-call time per month- 12 hours of weekend call required
Attend quarterly team meetings
Attend 1 annual education day
Maintain competency through 6 hours of continuing education per calendar year
Key Accountabilities
Provide/identify need for acute medical care within scope of practice
Perform expert forensic evidence collection from
Maintain competency in exam components
Collaborates with community and legal agencies such as law enforcement. Participate in the legal process including testifying in court as needed
Qualifications
Current Wisconsin RN Licensure
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
One year of direct patient care in an acute setting required
Two years of direct patient care in an acute setting preferred
Forensic nurse experience preferred
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
Additional Skills
Critical thinking skills working as an autonomous care provider
Strong independent learning with dedication to maintain and advance professional knowledge
Physical Demands
Ability to move freely (standing stooping walking bending pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
Work Environment
Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
Occasional high noise level in work environment.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases hazardous materials and pharmacological agents.
Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients.
Shift: NOC
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
4Scheduled FTE:
0.1Location:
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - AppletonWisconsinOvertime Exempt:
No
Key Skills
- Auditing
- GAAP
- Military Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Conflict Management
- Vital Signs Experience
- Computer Forensics
- Research Experience
- Securities Law
- Operating Systems
- PTSD Care
- RMF
About Company
ThedaCare is a comprehensive healthcare system dedicated to individualized care located throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
