SANE RN West Region Registry
Core
On-call Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) providing trauma-informed medical forensic care, evidence collection, and survivor support across Northwestern Medicine's West Region hospitals.
Role type
Specialized Registered Nurse (SANE)
Builds
Medical forensic exams, evidence collection kits, and referrals for medical/psychological follow-up
Domain
Healthcare / Forensic Nursing / Sexual Assault Response
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, medical forensic exam, evidence collection, chain of custody, legal testimony, interdisciplinary collaboration, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Adult/Adolescent or Pediatric/Adolescent SANE certification, ACLS, TNCC, TNS, PALS
Technologies
Illinois State Police Evidence Collection Kit (ISPECK)
Responsibilities
Perform medical forensic exams and evidence collection; maintain chain of custody; educate survivors and families; testify in court; participate in quality improvement and program evaluation; maintain continuing education requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, specialized clinical role