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Michigan State University(MSU) Nurse Clinician I in East Lansing, Michigan
Position Summary
The Sexual Assault Healthcare Program Nurse Examiner (SANE) will provide timely, non- judgmental, compassionate care to sexual assault patients. This will include a forensic exam, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, photographic documentation, referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, support and participation in legal proceedings.
A. Completes competency checklist while being observed by an experienced SANE
B. Provides direct medical-forensic care for patients presenting following sexual assault from the MSU community and the three surrounding counties (Ingham, Eaton and Clinton)
C. Provides comprehensive clinical care including repeat physical assessments, immunizations, medication administration, and photo documentation, as appropriate
D. Provides immediate, victim centered crisis intervention and emotional support for patients in the context of the medical exam.
E. Provides for support outside the context of the medical exam by procedurally linking survivors in person with trained advocates who can provide confidential advocacy, crisis intervention, and supportive services.
F. Ensures advocates are available to survivors, before, during and after the medical exam/evidence collection.
G. Offers emergency contraception for sexual assault survivors who are at risk of becoming pregnant, prophylactic antibiotics to treat sexually transmitted diseases that may have been contracted during the assault.
H. Provides trauma informed, culturally sensitive comprehensive clinical care.
I. Conducts a thorough medical exam and forensic evidence collection (if applicable per survivor's decision) utilizing current best practices
J. Describes the medical exam, options for forensic exam, and options for medical treatment including prophylaxis pharmaceuticals
K. Conducts medical history interview
L. Conducts forensic and medical examinations
M. Discusses after-care and treatment options with the patient.
N. Utilizes specialized forensic equipment
O. Participates in ongoing training regarding topics such as: identifying patterned injury, documenting injuries, maintaining chain-of-evidence and providing expert witness testimony
P. Follows policies, procedures and protocols for the program
Q. Participates in program staff meetings
R. Assists with routine clinic maintenance, such as stocking of clinic supplies and scheduling
S. Participates in quality measures, including peer review, continuing education, and orienting and precepting new team members
T. If not yet SANE-A Certified, must be actively working towards SANE-A certification, must participate in clinical supervision by a certified SANE, and must complete certification within three years of SANE training.
U. Assists with other operational duties as delegated by the Healthcare Program Coordinator/Medical Director
V. 24 hours of continuing education annually, including 4 hours regarding the issues of sexual assault medical-forensic examinations
W. Maintains close working relationship with SANE medical director, Lead SANE and members of other disciplines in the care of sexual assault patients
X. Provides court testimony as needed
Y. Collect and accurately report program and grant-related data.
Z. Completes other duties as specified and assigned.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four year college degree program in Nursing; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in Nursing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The position also requires possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan. May require a Bachelor's degree in Nurs