Registered Nurse - SANE at Boulder Community Health – Boulder, Colorado

Registered Nurse - SANE
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$40.00 - $66.33 an hour - Per Diem, Various shifts and hours per week
*Ranges Include per diem differential. +$2.50/hr for evening and weekend shifts.

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the SANE program. The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner provides timely non-judgmental, compassionate care to the sexual assault victim. This includes a forensic exam, prophylaxis for sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy prevention, photographic documentation, referrals for appropriate after care, and participation in the legal proceedings upon subpoena. The SANE also provides evidence collection from suspects as requested by law enforcement, upon consent by suspect or search warrant if applicable. The SANE is expected to follow protocols established for the SANE program

Benefits:
•403(b)Retirement plan
•Education assistance program
•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications
•Degree as required by licensure
•Colorado RN license in good standing
•3 years of experience in nursing, preferably ED or Women’s Care

Qualifications for each level:
•SANE Level I:Completion of 64 hours of SANE training or previous employment as a SANE RN.
•SANE Level II:(SANE A) Completion of the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) test, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Adult/Adolescent.
•SANE Level III:Completion of the IAFN test, Sexual assault nurse examiner Pediatric, SANE - P

Responsibilities
•Ability to triage patient appropriately if a change in medical condition occurs requiring transport to ER for reassessment.
Coordinate care by all agencies in assisting sexual assault victim during medical-forensic exam.
Communicate with ED regarding physical/ medical needs that may arise during exam
Perform and document sexual assault and forensic interview correctly.
Perform a complete physical and forensic evidence collection including head to toe assessment for trauma, detailed genital exam, forensic specimen collection, including photography.
Maintain chain of evidence for collected evidence.
Document injuries accurately with support of digital photography.
Adherence to evidence collection protocols.
Maintain professional standards that do not create conflict of interest with employment and patient care, including patient and medical record confidentiality.
Abstain from influence of drugs and alcohol while on call per BCH policy.
Provide expert testimony as witness for cases performed as SANE during judicial process.
Communicate with corresponding agency and district attorney as necessary.
Maintain exam room and equipment to provide for continued and unpredicted patient care.
Maintain contact with SANE coordinator for 2 years after leaving program to enable contact with judicial system if required for trial cases.

About Boulder Community Health
Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.
We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.
As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace.
BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.