Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (Sane) PER Diem RN - St Peters Health Partners

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Employment Type:

Per Diem

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

If you are looking for a per diem position, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights:

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge

• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

What you will do:

Provide on-call response to victims of crime throughout St Peter's Health Partners Emergency Departments and inpatient units as needed (Samaritan Hospital, Albany Memorial, and St. Peter's Hospital). The Forensic Nurse Examiner is SANE trained and required to take both the adult/adolescent and pediatric SANE training courses. Examiners are educated, trained, and knowledgeable in the care of those who report:

• Sexual assault

• Domestic violence

• Physical assault

• Human trafficking

• Child abuse

• Elder abuse

• Neglect/mistreatment

• Workplace violence

Responsibilities:

• Provide a minimum of 48 hours of on-call time per month (12-hour shifts)

• One 12-hour holiday shift on-call per year

• Arrive to all 3 facilities within 60 minutes of a page when on-call

• Completes both adult/adolescent SANE training and pediatric SANE training classes

• Nurses without prior adult/adolescent SANE certification may take the course offered through SPHP FNE program

• Options for pediatric SANE training vary, will discuss at interview

• Provide forensic examination and evidence collection as needed

• Testify if subpoenaed

• Communicate with multidisciplinary response team

• Provides 1:1 individualized care adhering to strict confidentiality

• Functions as a mandated reporter

• Communicates with Law enforcement if patient desires/ situation necessitates.

Nurses commit to a minimum of 48, 72 or 96+ hours of on-call time per month, consisting of of 12-hour shifts. The program provides the flexibility and autonomy of self-scheduling. SANE certificates of completion required for start. Examiners are paid an on-call hourly rate and a flat rate per patient seen (ranging from $250-$625 per patient. Based on a tiered structure which increases with higher monthly hour commitments). The RNII hourly pay rate is not used when called in seeing a patient; the identified rate is used in specific instances including but not limited to: Healthstream trainings, in-services, staff meetings, trial prep/testifying, etc.

What you will need:

• Current RN License in State of New York

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a RN

• BLS

• Critical thinking skills

• Communication/bedside manner skills

• Good assessment skills

• Documentation skills

• Open to constructive criticism

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Prior SANE/FNE experience a plus

• Preference for those with night shift availability

Pay Range: $36.50 - $49.95

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

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Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.