At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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What You'll Do:

Provides timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to the pediatric sexual assault victim. The SANE (sexual assault nurse examiner) exam may include a medical-forensic exam, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, photographic documentation, and referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, support and participation in legal proceedings.

How You'll Do It:

• Perform and document sexual assault medical forensic interviews/exams accurately and timely.
• Perform a complete medical forensic evaluation to include: head-to-toe medical assessment for trauma, detailed genital/anal examination, forensic specimen collection and supportive documentation, photo documentation of bodily and genital-anal injuries with competent documentation, and ensure mandatory reporting per Wisconsin State Guidelines.
• Maintain chain of custody and adhere to evidence guidelines.
• Ensure patient/medial record confidentiality at all times (HIPPA).
• Maintain professional standards that do not create conflict of interests with employment or patient care.
• Administer prophylactic medications and emergency contraception.
• Coordinate referrals for appropriate follow-up care as needed.
• Testify as fact witness to any/all cases performed.
• Participate in periodic case review to include documentation and photographs
• Participate in 48 hours minimum coverage of on-call per month, to include shared holiday coverage. Must respond via phone call within 10 minutes and arrive within 60 minutes of being contacted by the ED while on call.
• Participate in community awareness and outreach projects as needed and directed by CAPS (Child Advocacy Protection Services).
• Review of medical chart, documentation, and photographs by CAPS.
• Participate in one on one feedback sessions with CAPS team member for all involvement in SANE cases.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an ADN or a BSN in order to meet the recommended entry level for a professional nurse (or equivalent academic and/or professional experience). A BSN is preferred.
• A current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Wisconsin.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience. Specialty experience in women's health, emergency department or intensive care preferred.
• Current CPR certification -Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required.
• Completion of the Wisconsin SANE-A and SANE-P didactic training, within 3 months of hire, or as training allows.

Maintain SANE credentials

• Attend minimum of 80 percent of all SANE staff meetings and/or participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Maintain clinical education hours relevant to sexual assault, forensics, or pediatric subspecialty (minimum required hours 12 per calendar year)
• Membership in professional organizations, such as the International Association of Forensic Nurses and American College of Forensic Examiners strongly recommended
• Attend a minimum of 2 court proceedings per calendar year deemed "significant for observation" by the SANE Clinical Coordinator/Program Director

Schedule Details: Minimum schedule requirement of 48 hours of call per month with one weekend call shift per month and one holiday call shift per year.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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