Summary:

The Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (PSANE) / Forensic Registered Nurse (RN/APRN) will be responsible for responding to sexual assault survivors at Akron Children's Hospital by providing timely, non-judgmental, trauma-informed, compassionate.

Responsibilities:

1. • Develop a plan of care in collaboration with the Emergency Department attending physician and social worker and completes collection of forensic evidence collection using the Ohio Department of Health Rape Evidence Kit.
   • 1. Sexually transmitted infection (STI) and pregnancy testing
     2. STI and pregnancy prophylaxis

1. Perform head to toe physical assessment with photo and written documentation of any cutaneous injuries
2. Maintain chain of custody for each forensic exam and adhere to evidence protocols
3. Completes all required mandatory education by deadlines
4. Participate in professional development as determined by the PSANE program, including staff meetings, conferences, and in-services and mandatory education.
5. Maintain PSANE supplies, documentation tools and equipment
6. Maintain contact with the PSANE Coordinator and Care Center for one year after contract termination in order to respond to any subpoenas for cases examined.

Submit on-call availability to SANE coordinator to facilitate on-call scheduling per contract

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Experience working with all levels within an organization is preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Registered nurse
2. Minimum of two years current pediatric nursing experience
3. Completion of a 40-hour didactic/online pediatric sexual assault nurse training
4. Sign a 2-year contract of commitment to the P-SANE program

On Call

FTE: 0.001000

Status: Onsite