SANE Nurse

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for performing forensic SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) examinations, crisis intervention and personal support in coordination with the Social Work department on a per diem basis. 

Additional Essential Job Functions:

1. Performs forensic assessment, screening and evaluation of patients who are victims of sexual assault in accordance with established guidelines/protocols; collects/preserves physical evidence and maintains chain of custody for each examination.
2. Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team on treatment recommendations in accordance with established protocols and provides guidance with respect to SANE requirements, criteria and patient rights.
3. Ensures compliance with state reporting requirements and appropriate documentation as identified by department policy and regulatory requirements/agencies.
4. Coordinates with appropriate community resources in medical discharge planning for sexual assault patients.
5. May provide expert testimony in the courtroom setting in regard to SANE examination, evidence and findings.
6. Ability to apply appropriate protocols in performing SANE examinations of sexual assault victims, and in analyzing patient care needs/treatment.
7. Ability to use forensic equipment appropriately, including cameras and colposcope, in the documentation of injury and collection of evidence.
8. Knowledge of the regulations, protocols, techniques and/or equipment/tools of SANE forensic examinations, including the collection and preservation of related forensic evidence, and effective patient care methodologies.   

Education/Work Experience:

One year of related work experience in an acute care setting that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.

Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification. Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Certification by the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner is desired. Certification(s) must be maintained as current thereafter.