All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining UChicago AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN - As Needed for Coverage
Shift: Days
Location: 120 N OAK ST, Hinsdale, 60521
The role youll contribute:
Provides management and leadership for the assigned departments and related duties. Responsible for maintaining compliance with the operational budget and assisting with the operational and capital budget planning. Responsible for participating in the strategic planning and goal setting for departments. Responsible for assuring the quality and scope of services provided in these areas. Provides and promotes a corporate culture that enhances the quality of care and customer service. Provides leadership to associates, responsible for building and maintaining healthy work environments. Sustains outstanding physician, patient, and employee relationships across multiple service lines and with multiple physician partners.
The value youll bring to the team:
Conduct a comprehensive medical forensic exam including: * Obtain informed consent. * Conduct a patient medical and forensic history. * Perform a head-to-toe assessment. * Offer and provide a detailed ano-genital exam. * Explain and complete evidence collection. * Discuss and offer testing and treatment for STIs, including HIV and pregnancy. * Complete safety assessment and discharge of the patient when appropriate. * Perform forensic photography.
Provide respective services supporting emotions, reinforcing autonomy.
Provide testimony as required in legal proceedings.
Demonstrate performance consistent with: * Professional Forensic Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice. * The Illinois Nurse Practice Act. * Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act (SASETA). * The mission and goals of UChicago-AdventHealth. * Policies and protocols of UChicago-AdventHealth.
Peer review of all medical forensic examinations by a qualified peer.
Proper use and management of photography equipment.
Must not be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol while on-call.
Must commit to cover minimum number of shifts, and other scheduling and on-call requirements as determined by the SANE Coordinator.
When on call, arrive at the facility and initiate patient care within 90 minutes of patient arrival.
Must have reliable transportation and phone access.
Complete orientation of the regional hospitals.
Must be present during at least 70% of program meetings and educational/procedural updates.
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed: Complete any hospital mandatory education. Required
One year of nursing experience Required
Knowledge of: Professional Forensic Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice. The Illinois Nurse Practice Act. Illinois Sexual Assault Legislation, including SASETA. Fundamental nursing theories and current clinical concepts of care. Principles of growth and development. Resources for survivors of sexual assault. Special techniques including traction, foley/fox swab, toluidine blue dye, alternative light source and forensic photography.
Ability to: Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgment. Work effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team or SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) composed of professionals from various community agencies. Communicate orally and in writing in a concise and easily understandable manner, including patient documentation and face-to-face interactions. Prioritize tasks and work effectively with complex tasks under pressure and time restraints. Collaborate with emergency room physicians and other experts when patients' needs fall outside the SANEs scope. Use computer and Epic EMR software. Must have general knowledge of pediatric sexual assault/abuse SANE protocols
Working knowledge of all OSHA safety and health standards relevant to the position and job duties.
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Required
Registered Nurse (RN) Required
Driver's License (DL) Required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) Preferred
Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) Preferred
Trauma Nurse Specialist Certification (TNSC) Preferred
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) Preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) Preferred
Completion of an IAFN-approved SANE didactic course for age groups served (AA SANE didactic certificate). Required
Completion of State of Illinois SANE clinical component for age groups served (AA SANE certificate of completion or SANE-A certification). Preferred
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Nursing
Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25029206
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.