RN - Emergency Department
Company: Carle Health
Location: Normal
Posted on: November 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview The position requires training as a Sexual Assault
Nurse Examiner (SANE). The SANE will be responsible for performing
interviews and physical examinations of sexual assault survivors.
Duties include interviewing patients, performing colposcopic
examinations, DNA collection and treatment of injuries and
potential diseases and pregnancies related to a sexual assault. The
SANE will have positive interactions with local police departments,
Rape Crisis Centers, Social Services, emergency physicians,
patients, families and significant others. Works in RN - ED role
when not clocked in under SANE cost center. Registered Nurse (RN)
is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group
of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these
patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing
trends, technology, financial and human resources within the
philosophy of the institution. Qualifications Certifications:
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Adult/Adolescent Certification
(SANE-A) within 1 year - International Association of Forensic
Nurses (IAFN)International Association of Forensic Nurses
(IAFN)International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN); Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart
Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart
Association (AHA); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1
year - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association
(AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered
Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and
Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and
Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and
Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30
days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association
(AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: College Diploma:
Nursing, Work Experience: RN >1yr Responsibilities Provide
objective forensic evaluation for victims of sexual assault.Provide
comprehensive and general professional nursing care that assesses,
evaluates, identifies and implements care to restore and promote
all aspects of health for the patient following sexual
assault.Maintain required continuing education requirements for
SANE.Provide initial crisis intervention for victims of sexual
assault.Perform head to toe exam of sexual assault survivor.Collect
Illinois State Police Evidence Collection Kit following chain of
evidence procedure.Treat patients according to medical
protocol.Document objective and subjective findings from the sexual
assault.Adhere to scope and standards of Forensic Nursing practice
and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner standards of practice.Attend a
minimum of 80% of SANE staff meetings per year.Performs all
responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the
scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the
specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate
documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of
information for use by the healthcare team.Completes initial
assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of
care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient
and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions,
and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon
continuous evaluation.Takes responsibility for patient and employee
safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and
incidents.Communicates with others directly and in private when
necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist
in the professional development of peers, and confers with
colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs
and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.Fulfills all
requirements of SANE competencies.Implements procedures and
theories specific to SANE nursing Performs patient assessment and
develops care plan in collaboration with providers, family and
patient. Executes plan of care and nursing interventions. Modifies
care plan based on continuous assessment. Is responsible for
patient and staff safety through appropriate nursing interventions,
adhering to safety standards and correcting/reporting safety
hazards Effectively communicates/collaborates with staff, visitors
and families to promote a healthy and healing work environment
Provides feedback to peers to aide in professional development,
increase knowledge base and problem solve Maintains accurate and up
to date patient records/documentation About Us Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The
supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where
growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it
all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a
healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight
hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses.
Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle
Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle
Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center
hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing
care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois
College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical
school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several
communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth
and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity
Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran,
and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local
protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may
provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the
Department of Homeland Security with information from each new
employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more
information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $33.32per hour -
$57.31per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum
range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The
actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a
variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s
experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts
worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive
benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more
visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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