Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program at Akron General is staffed by nurses who are specially trained to care for individuals of all ages who have experienced or witnessed any type of violence. As a SANE RN, you will provide these patients with compassionate support as they seek help following these events. You will assist with all manners of documentation, reporting, evidence gathering and similar tasks to ensure patients feel heard and safe in your care. **A caregiver in this position works varying shifts.** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Provide timely and accurate clinical assessment, care, intervention and documentation for patients who have been sexually assaulted or are a victim of child abuse, elder abuse, interpersonal violence (IPV) or assault. + Provide forensic evidence collection and/or forensic photography as requested and maintain chain of custody for such evidence. + Develop a safety plan before patient's discharge, providing resources for follow up medical care and referrals for post care support services to the patient. + Collaborate with medical and nursing staff, law enforcement, prosecutors, protective services, advocates and other agencies and entities as needed. + Participate in an on-call schedule, as determined by SANE coordinator and respond to the designated facility within one hour. + Complete clinical experiences as determined by the SANE course and coordinator (e.g., Civilian observer with Cleveland Police or Cleveland Sex Crimes, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Domestic Violence/Child Advocacy Center, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Family Justice Center (Cleveland), and Courtroom trial experience). + Perform speculum exams and/or pediatric assessments under the supervision of a LIP. + Utilize thorough knowledge of anatomy and body structures and mechanisms and patterns of injury. + Utilize a thorough knowledge on collecting and managing forensic evidence with a Sexual Assault Exam Collection (SAEC) kit and a Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault kit (DFSA). + Travel to other Cleveland Clinic Facilities as needed. + Attend continuing education as a sexual assault nurse. + Use a camera to provide photo documentation of injuries and/or evidence. + Provide court testimony as needed. + Participate in community awareness programs and professional organizations. + Utilize current knowledge base regarding legislation and government programs and best practice standards of care. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + IAFN approved SANE Adolescent/Adult Course within 60 days of hire + IAFN approved SANE Pediatric Course within one year of hire + Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA) + Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) + One year of recent experience as an RN Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) + Trauma, Women's Health or Pediatric experience Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ **Physical Requirements:** + Full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination + Standing and walking for extensive periods of time + Corrected hearing and vision to normal range + Some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids + Medium Work, exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move object + Physical Demand requirements in excess of those for Light Work **Personal Protective Equipment:** + Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities