RN Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

Description:

Schedule: Per Diem On Call. Minimum on-call hours must include one Saturday and one Sunday every 8 weeks AND four 5p-7a shifts every 4 weeks.  Requirements may be subject to change dependent on department needs.  You will work onsite at Beaver Dam Hospital.

Be part of something remarkable!

Join UW Health in Beaver Dam and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families in our community. As a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), you will provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to patients following sexual assault, combining specialized nursing expertise with advocacy, education, and collaboration to support patient safety, dignity, and well-being.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

Provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals who have experienced sexual assault, incorporating each patient’s age-specific, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and individual needs while promoting safety, dignity, and respect.

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and forensic examinations, obtaining patient histories, identifying and treating injuries, collecting potential forensic evidence, and maintaining the chain of custody in accordance with applicable legal requirements and established protocols.

Provide crisis intervention, education, and support related to sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy concerns, follow-up care, and available resources, empowering patients to understand their options and make informed decisions.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes providers, law enforcement, and counseling centers to coordinate care, facilitate referrals, and promote continuity of care.

Apply sound clinical judgment and maintain accurate documentation of assessments, forensic evidence collection, and interventions while incorporating evidence-based nursing practice, patient education, and applicable safety and infection prevention standards.

Commit to specialized training and on-call responsibilities, including successful completion of the Wisconsin Department of Justice Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner education program and the ability to respond to call and arrive at the hospital within 60 minutes. A BSN and two years of RN experience are preferred.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. 

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.

• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety

• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.

• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement

• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Pay:

• Additional components of compensation may include: 

  • On-call pay

UW Health Beaver Dam - UW Health is now in Beaver Dam. Our presence includes a hospital, post-acute and long-term care. These community-focused healthcare facilities are dedicated to delivering remarkable care to patients and families throughout Dodge County. As part of UW Health, team members have the opportunity to make a local impact while benefiting from the resources, collaboration, and expertise of a nationally recognized health system.