SANE RN - Center of Hope Coordinator

Franciscan Health Munster Campus

701 Superior Ave Munster, Indiana 46321

The Center of Hope (COH) Coordinator Identifies and coordinates resources to meet the acute (Medical, Emotional and Legal) needs of the victims of violence (sexual assault, domestic violence/intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking). This position develops policies to ensure best practices are implemented to promote patient safety. The coordinator recruits, trains, and supports Forensic Nurse Examiners (and or by providing patient care) working in the Center of Hope to ensure competencies and standard of care met. This position requires collaborative work with the Medical Director, the area Centers of Hope or Sexual Assault Treatment Centers, and with the community at large. The coordinator will participate in Center of Hope educational offerings: SANE training, clinical education, and community awareness and response to violence. This position actively seeks grant funding, implements projects, and manages grant funding to sustain and further develop the Center of Hope. This position collaborates with Law Enforcement and the lay community raising awareness of the Center of Hope and promoting the image of Franciscan Alliance. The coordinator is responsible for performing peer review/chart auditing, ensuring policies and procedures are in place to maintain the integrity of confidential information, ensuring security and chain of custody of evidence collected and providing courtroom testimony.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

SANE Registered Nurse - Center of Hope .9 FTE Alternating shifts
Medical Director Collaboration Collaborates with the Medical Director, the area Centers of Hope, Law Enforcement, Advocacy, Rape Crisis Centers and Prosecutors and with the community at large. Provide Consult to Medical Providers and Professional Staff (RNs, Forensic Nurse Examiners, and NPs).
Safe Work Environment Maintains a clean and safe work environment by handling and clearing instruments, equipment, and supplies in accordance with infection-control policies and protocols. Administers and stores medication according to facility pharmacy and state/federal guidelines and regulations. Works with security and department leadership to establish protocols to ensure the safety of the department, staff and patient.
Grant Funding Support Seeks grant funding, implement projects and manage grant funding to sustain and further develop the Center of Hope. Works with Foundation Grant Manager to initiate and research grant applications and provide statistical data relative to grant application for program growth and development. Responsible for establishing and achieving programming goals and objectives, implementing action plan outlined in grant application to maintain source funding. Provide quarterly reporting of statistical information related to services provided to victims of violence by established timelines. Manage Forensic Nursing Staff call hours, exam times, outreaching and continued education hours for grant reporting purposes for reimbursement. Responsible for tracking and reporting outreaching and education for grant quarterly reports.
Community Outreach Conducts or participates in community outreaching, including community partners such as Law Enforcement, Advocacy, coalitions, and other SATCs, promoting the image of the hospital and increasing awareness for services.
Peer Review Performs chart reviews to ensure charting competencies met, standard of care provided and quality measures and metrics have been met. Identifies areas of improvement to engage staff as improvement measures. Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to facility privacy policies.
Legal/Judicial Responsibilities Provides clinical experience, act and /or expert witness court room testimony. Reviews chart and pretrial meetings with attorney/prosecutors for court/trial preparation. Maintains certifications and provide Curriculum Vitae. Works with Risk Management and Legal to ensure HIPAA compliance and adherence to judicia proceedings. May provide expert consult for legal/judicial court cases. Responsible for developing and maintaining policies and protocols regarding chain of custody and evidence integrity.
Resource Identification Identifies and coordinates resources to meet the acute (Medical, Emotional and Legal) needs of the victim of violence. Develops policies to ensure best practices are implemented to promote patient safety. Ensures resources are aligned with our Franciscan Mission and Values.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Associate's Degree Nursing / Patient Care
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing / Patient Care
Required: 3 years Must be actively practicing SANE/Forensic Nurse Examiner
Required: Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board
Required: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Certification (SANE) - International Association of Forensic Nurses
Required: Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
As Required by Unit: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
As Required by Unit: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.

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