RN SANE Program - Med Surg
Company: Elmhurst Hospital
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: November 14, 2023
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Job Description:
RN SANE ProgramEdward-Elmhurst is a 736-bed system that includes
three hospitals # Edward Hospital in Naperville, Elmhurst Hospital
and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health (on the Edward campus), and an
extensive ambulatory care network that provides comprehensive
healthcare to residents of the west and southwest suburbs of
Chicago.# # For the third year in a row, Edward-Elmhurst Health has
been named one of the nation#s 15 Top Health Systems by Fortune/IBM
Watson Health. For the second year in a row, Fortune/IBM Watson
Health has named Edward Hospital and Elmhurst Hospital among the
100 Top Hospitals in the U.S. Elmhurst Hospital was ranked No. 1
and Edward Hospital was ranked No. 7 in the Large Community
Hospitals category. Edward and Elmhurst are two of only five
Illinois hospitals to make the 100 Top Hospitals list. Edward was
previously recognized in 2011, 2016, 2018 and 2020. This is the
second time Elmhurst Hospital has been honored (2020). GENERAL
SUMMARY: # This position is required to provide high quality,
cost-effective care to patients with the complaint of sexual
assault.# Completing a medical-forensic exam and evidence
collection when appropriate in accordance with Illinois and
hospital guidelines and policies. Details:# This position is
located at Elmhurst Hospital and will work on a registry basis with
varied hours. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:## #
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the age of assigned patient population.# This
includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of the
patients as well as the ability to respond appropriately to those
needs. # Provides direct patient care to patients of sexual assault
in the hospital setting. # Conducts physical assessment and
forensic exam of sexual assault patients. # Obtains evidence via
Illinois State Police Evidence Collection Kit with required
consents when appropriate. # Provides patient with an opportunity
to have forensic photos taken in accordance with Forensic
Photography guidelines. # Identifies and facilitates care for
injuries requiring medical treatment. # Collects and maintains
chain of custody of evidence and necessary records. # Documents
assessment, evidence collection and intervention. # Provides access
to crisis intervention for patient. # Conducts care of patient with
attention to right to privacy and confidentiality. Coordinates with
law enforcement and advocacy groups when applicable. # Provides
patient education regarding exam, procedures, treatment, STD
prevention, pregnancy prevention and follow-up care. # Participates
in education of sexual assault nurse examiners, law enforcement,
health care providers and the community as necessary. # Provides
legal testimony on SANE cases when subpoenaed or requested by legal
representation. # Pursues professional growth and development as a
member of the SANE program on a continuous basis. # # KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: # Education, Experience and/or
Skills Required: Completed International Association of Forensic
Nurses (IAFN) accredited SANE A course adults with required State
of Illinois clinical component## # Education, Experience and/or
Skills Preferred: Baccalaureate Degree or higher in Nursing
Previous experience in Emergency Medicine or women#s health A
minimum of one year of previous experience as a SANE RN Registered
Nurse in good standing with State of Illinois Department of
Professional Regulation # License/Certification Required: Current
State of Illinois RN Licensure If certification is not from State
of Illinois, approval of ability to practice in Illinois must be
given by the Illinois State SANE Coordinator *Benefits offered by
Edward-Elmhurst Health include:# (eligibility varies by FTE)
Medical, dental, and vision 401K Tuition reimbursement Paid time
off Fitness center membership Free employee parking Plus many other
Employee Perks #HEC
Edward-Elmhurst is a 736-bed system that includes three hospitals -
Edward Hospital in Naperville, Elmhurst Hospital and Linden Oaks
Behavioral Health (on the Edward campus), and an extensive
ambulatory care network that provides comprehensive healthcare to
residents of the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago.
For the third year in a row, Edward-Elmhurst Health has been named
one of the nation's 15 Top Health Systems by Fortune/IBM Watson
Health. For the second year in a row, Fortune/IBM Watson Health has
named Edward Hospital and Elmhurst Hospital among the 100 Top
Hospitals in the U.S.
Elmhurst Hospital was ranked No. 1 and Edward Hospital was ranked
No. 7 in the Large Community Hospitals category. Edward and
Elmhurst are two of only five Illinois hospitals to make the 100
Top Hospitals list. Edward was previously recognized in 2011, 2016,
2018 and 2020. This is the second time Elmhurst Hospital has been
honored (2020).
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position is required to provide high quality, cost-effective
care to patients with the complaint of sexual assault. Completing a
medical-forensic exam and evidence collection when appropriate in
accordance with Illinois and hospital guidelines and policies.
Details: This position is located at Elmhurst Hospital and will
work on a registry basis with varied hours.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the age of assigned patient population. This
includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of the
patients as well as the ability to respond appropriately to those
needs.
* Provides direct patient care to patients of sexual assault in the
hospital setting.
* Conducts physical assessment and forensic exam of sexual assault
patients.
* Obtains evidence via Illinois State Police Evidence Collection
Kit with required consents when appropriate.
* Provides patient with an opportunity to have forensic photos
taken in accordance with Forensic Photography guidelines.
* Identifies and facilitates care for injuries requiring medical
treatment.
* Collects and maintains chain of custody of evidence and necessary
records.
* Documents assessment, evidence collection and intervention.
* Provides access to crisis intervention for patient.
* Conducts care of patient with attention to right to privacy and
confidentiality.
* Coordinates with law enforcement and advocacy groups when
applicable.
* Provides patient education regarding exam, procedures, treatment,
STD prevention, pregnancy prevention and follow-up care.
* Participates in education of sexual assault nurse examiners, law
enforcement, health care providers and the community as
necessary.
* Provides legal testimony on SANE cases when subpoenaed or
requested by legal representation.
* Pursues professional growth and development as a member of the
SANE program on a continuous basis.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
* Education, Experience and/or Skills Required:
* Completed International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN)
accredited SANE A course adults with required State of Illinois
clinical component
* Education, Experience and/or Skills Preferred:
* Baccalaureate Degree or higher in Nursing
* Previous experience in Emergency Medicine or women's health
* A minimum of one year of previous experience as a SANE RN
* Registered Nurse in good standing with State of Illinois
Department of Professional Regulation
* License/Certification Required:
* Current State of Illinois RN Licensure
* If certification is not from State of Illinois, approval of
ability to practice in Illinois must be given by the Illinois State
SANE Coordinator
* Benefits offered by Edward-Elmhurst Health include: (eligibility
varies by FTE)
* Medical, dental, and vision
* 401K
* Tuition reimbursement
* Paid time off
* Fitness center membership
* Free employee parking
* Plus many other Employee Perks
#HEC
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