Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Bay Area Women's Center seeks a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) to join our team. The SANE at the Bay Area Women’s Center is an employee with flexible scheduling, collaborating to set a monthly on-call schedule and responding when a survivor requests an exam.

BAWC stands as a beacon of hope and support for individuals facing domestic and sexual violence. The center offers a safe haven and a range of vital services for survivors, including medical-forensic services, ensuring that every person in need receives the care and assistance necessary to rebuild and empower their lives.

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program plays a crucial role in a survivor’s healing. The SANE nurse provides compassionate, non-judgmental care to survivors. This care includes assessment for pregnancy and STI, written and photographic documentation, referrals for medical and psychological follow-up, and support during the exam to help the survivor understand the effects of trauma. The medical forensic examination is critical if the survivor chooses to report the assault to law enforcement.

Specific Duties:

• Perform a complete medical-forensic exam, including obtaining a patient history, a head-to-toe physical assessment for trauma, a detailed genital exam, forensic evidence collection, written & photographic documentation, assessing for mandatory reporting status, reporting when appropriate, administering appropriate prophylactic medications per protocols & recommending appropriate referrals.
• Participate in professional development as determined by the SANE program, including staff meetings, conferences, and in-service training.
• Respond to requests within 60 minutes of the initial call when on call.

BAWC does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, gender identification/expression, sexual orientation/expression, partisan considerations, genetic information, or any protected class.

• Two years of nursing in the Emergency Department, Critical Care, Women’s Health, or Public Health.
• Maintain current Registered Nurse licensure or higher.
• Maintain valid malpractice insurance (1,000,000/3,000,000) (reimbursed by BAWC)
• Complete preceptor requirements as identified by the SANE Program
• Complete the initial SANE training through the International Association of Forensic Nursing IAFN (funded by BAWC).
• Obtain IAFN certification within 3 years of SANE Practice.
• The SANE is expected to adhere to agency policies and procedures, and protocols set by the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or the management of the SANE Program.

As a registered nurse, you can make a profound impact on the lives of sexual assault survivors by becoming a SANE at the Bay Area Women's Center. Working in this position offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care and support during one of the most critical and vulnerable times in a survivor's life. This role not only enhances clinical skills but also allows nurses to contribute to a meaningful cause, providing both personal and professional fulfillment.