All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part Time

Shift: Days

Location: 120 N OAK ST, Hinsdale, 60521

The role you'll contribute:

The SANE Coordinator will oversee University of Chicago/AdventHealth Hinsdale, La Grange, Bolingbrook, and Glen Oaks hospitals SANE program to maintain regulatory compliance for the state of Illinois. A SANE Coordinator will actively be involved in the continued evidence-based development of best practices to ensure individualized and desired outcomes at discharge. A SANE practice provides compassionate care to aid the recovery of patients who are victims of sexual assault. SANE Coordinator will also supervise, and coordinates department staffing and provides leadership while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Acts as a 24-hour on-call resource to program participants.
• Oversight of daily operations for 24-7response coverage.
• Maintaining regulatory compliance for the SANE program.
• Acts autonomously following the professional standards as outlined by the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act (SASETA), the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, the International Association of Forensic Nurses Scope and Standards of Practice, and unit specific protocols appropriate to those served.
• Audits and maintains policies and procedures regarding care of sexual assault patients to facilitate hospital designation as a Sexual Assault Treatment Center.
• Catalyzes and facilitates change to enhance professionalism, efficiency, competency, and cost containment within the SANE program.
• Collaborates with physicians, and other caregivers, and diagnostic and therapeutic services to provide input in care of patients and monitor patient's progress.
• Collaborates with the SANE Coordinator for the Illinois Attorney Generals Office and maintains collegial relationships with other SANE coordinators throughout the state.
• Educates patients and their families to meet their health needs and aid in recovery process.
• Enhances professional growth and development by participating in and utilizing current evidence based information and keeping abreast of current trends in Forensic and SANE nursing practice.
• Functions as a role model in patient care, provides a high level of clinical expertise by selecting and preparing nurses for the SANE role.
• Leads monthly peer review of SANE cases, audits all sexual assault documentation, communicates issues with other practicing SANE(s) and ED leadership.
• Creates, maintains, and distributes SANE call schedule.
• Collaborates with SANE medical director to develop best practice model for sexually assaulted patients.
• Maintains documentation standards with accurate, timely and complete recording and reporting: reviews all sexual assault charting to ensure staff compliance with SASETA.
• Maintains knowledge of current clinical concepts and practices.
• Maintains supplies and equipment as needed to conduct medical-forensic examinations.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge required by attending in-services, department meetings, hospital meetings and seminars as well as reading professional journals.
• May be required to develop and conduct in-services for employees.
• Participates in long range planning, goal setting, program development and evaluation for the SANE program.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices, reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Provides a learning atmosphere by sharing knowledge with coworkers; participates in orientation of new staff by providing content relevant to caring for survivors of sexual assault.
• Provides data as indicated to assure accurate record management and quality assurance process.
• Responsible for coordination of recruitment and orientation to the SANE program.
• Responsible for the development, coordination, and evaluation of educational activities related to the SANE program.
• Functions as a teaching and collaborative role.
• Supports and is involved in continuous quality improvement efforts designed to improve patient outcomes, increase patient satisfaction, and improve the utilization of the hospital's human, capital and physical resources.
• Testifies in court as an expert and/or fact witness and assists other SANEs in preparing for court testimony.
• Work requires analytical ability necessary to assess physical, psychological and social needs of all ages to develop individualized care plans, and evaluate responses to medical and nursing interventions.
• Works collaboratively with State's Attorney's Offices, Law Enforcement, Illinois Attorney General's Office and local victim services.
• Works within the community to educate on SANE program and violence prevention.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• Bachelor's of Nursing Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) Required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Required
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Required

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Nursing

Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25031089

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.