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Position Summary

Position Summary

Candidates must be a licensed and practicing Registered Nurse in the state of MI with at least two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse. The Sexual Assault Healthcare Program will provide training, mentoring and support for the candidate to become trained as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). The Sexual Assault Healthcare Program provides timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to sexual assault patients. This includes a medical forensic exam, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, photographic documentation, referrals for appropriate resources, medical follow-up, support, and participation in legal proceedings. The Sexual Assault Healthcare Program is open 24/7 365 days per year. This candidate will work overnight shifts.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Nursing; at least two years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in Nursing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The position also requires a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Michigan. 

Desired Qualifications

Two years' minimum registered nursing experience in a hands-on patient care capacity; ability to plan and organize work autonomously; excellent clinical assessment skills; demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, resourcefulness and good judgment in executing the roles and responsibilities of a nurse; ability to work collaboratively with other clinicians and victim service responders; completion of 40-hour didactic Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training; previous work as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner; bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover Letter

Work Hours

Nights and weekends, including some holidays.

Description of End Date

This is an off-dated position funded for one year from date of hire, with possible extension pending funding approval.

Website

https://centerforsurvivors.msu.edu/

Summary of Health Risks

All nurses provide healthcare to patients putting them at increased exposure to health risks.