Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
SANE Coordinator, Child Advocacy Center
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, North Chicago, Illinois, us, 60086
Position Summary
The SANE Coordinator at the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Medical Clinic, will be responsible for the daily clinical workflows, coordination of clinical support staff, and can serve as a contact for agencies charged with supporting victims of sexual abuse. In this role, you will report to the Medical Director to ensure adherence with expenditures, staffing need/requirements, ensure clinical compliance are met, and clinical resources are current and available for the medical clinic and staff. You will work closely and with the SANE Manager and agency leads, assist to evaluate/assess clinical support staff performance and recommend commendation or disciplinary action as necessary. You will be directly involved in hiring and training of new clinical support staff to ensure they understand our standard procedures and are equipped to provide excellent care to our patients.Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation/ paid leave, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays. That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year!Who We Are
Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics is a multi-specialty healthcare practice offering a variety of medical and mental-health services at locations on the university's North Chicago campus. The Health Clinics combine compassionate care with state of the art science to provide patients with the highest quality medical services. The clinicians of RFUHC are innovators in their fields, offering patients access to the latest discoveries in medicine.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesLicensed and Certified to performs forensic medical evaluations and delivers treatment for sexual assault patients for all ages.Coordinates the development and implementation of medical clinic protocol and policies for the treatment of sexual assault patients, including photography and patient response.Ensures compliance with current National and State-wide legislation, state-mandated practices, and protocols and maintains knowledge of Best Practice for the program.Actively coordinates patient care in concert with the SANE Manager, with Regional Sexual Assault Multi-Disciplines including but not limited to: Lake County Sexual Assault Coordinator, Zacharias Rape Advocacy Center, Lake County Children's Advocacy Center, Lake County State's Attorney's Office, and Law Enforcement in various local jurisdictions.Ensures SANE program staffing and scheduling during and after normal business hours are in place.Actively participates to meet the 24/7 access requirements for the medical clinic during staffing shortfalls.Maintains supplies and equipment as needed to conduct forensic medical examinations.Performs medical evaluations and delivers treatment for sexual assault patients for all ages.Photographs and documents injuries sustained as a result of sexual assault.Provides forensic findings related to the crime to police departments, the State's Attorney's Office, and the Department of Children and Family Services, as appropriate.Works collaboratively with the internal and external department Directors and County-wide Sexual Assault Response Team, including local crime lab, law enforcement agencies, and health department.Gathers statistical program data, evidence kit tracking, and required regulatory submissions.In collaboration with the Medical Director and SANE Manager, coordinates and implements SANE training activities, both initial and continuing education; conducts clinical precept opportunities, and peer review and serves as a mentor for aspiring SANEs.Coordinates Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation training and maintenance of specific for forensic nursing, on-site and system-wide.Develops and coordinates ongoing forensic education program covering a variety of skills and topics such as physical assessment, photography, Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault, and legal testimony.Assists to establishes annual competency and quality assurance goals.Participates in relevant statewide meetings to ensure that sexual assault patient needs and SANE guidelines are addressed and in compliance.Participates in meetings to provide timely updates and disseminate necessary information to ensure program functions.Assists child advocacy team members in preparing for courtroom proceedings.Ability to collect and documents medical forensic evidence from pediatric and adolescent sexual assault patient. Adult and Geriatric, as appropriate and necessary.Maintain and distribute resource information for counseling and community services.Support and coordinate relevant community education, public outreach, and policy development.Create and present sexual assault training for a variety of professional audiences including medical providers, SANEs in training, law enforcement, and first responders.Additional Clinical Responsibilities:Ensures appropriate and engaging communications between the providers, clinical support team, internal/external customers, patients, claimants and RFUHC/RFUMS leadershipMaintain clinical guidelines by reviewing, editing and updating RFUHC policies and proceduresAdopt and implement innovative clinical practices to improve the delivery of safe patient care at the clinicsParticipate with strategic planning and implementation to create growth and expansionLead projects as assigned and manage the process from pre-planning to implementationIdentify and implement enhanced/improved patient service requirementsEnsures compliance with HIPAA and other critical privacy regulatory requirementsDevelops and implements clinical goals and objectivesDevelop, track and monitor clinical metrics to ensure optimal and safe delivery of patient careDevelop and manage clinic schedules, clinic hours, and time off requestsRecruit, select, train and provide guidance to clinical support staffManage clinical operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing programmatic, operational, and personnel policies and proceduresCreate and establish a compassionate environment to deliver a great experience to patients, families, guardians and familiesEnsures that all clinic equipment is operational and meeting manufacturers repair and maintenance requirements monitored through a log to ensure complianceStaff Coordination Responsibilities:Participates with designing, applying and maintaining new staff orientation processesRecommends optimal staffing to perform program functions efficientlyReports on performance issues with managementReviews office workflows and patient throughput to ensure staff are meeting performance expectations and requirementsFacilitates necessary continuing education and training for staff to encourage and support staff developmentWork cooperatively with RFUHC leadership with regards to staffing, supply ordering, and scheduling
Conditions of EmploymentMust achieve satisfactory results from a background checkMust have proof of COVID19 vaccination or a university approved exemption.Required Education & ExperienceActive RN IL license with no restrictionsActive IL PA SANE Certification with goals to obtain National CertificationAt least three (3) years of clinical experience in an outpatient or inpatient hospital environmentCurrent BLS or ACLS certificationRequired Knowledge Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems.Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Word and ExcelStrong working knowledge of electronic scheduling systems, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and case management programsExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsAble to work efficiently under time constraintsAbility to handle multiple assignments simultaneouslyPreferred QualificationsStrong leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with a large teamAble to lift 50 poundsStrong analytical and mathematical skillsBilingual English/SpanishTypical Physical Demands & Working ConditionsSelected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.EOE, Including Disability/Vets
The SANE Coordinator at the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Medical Clinic, will be responsible for the daily clinical workflows, coordination of clinical support staff, and can serve as a contact for agencies charged with supporting victims of sexual abuse. In this role, you will report to the Medical Director to ensure adherence with expenditures, staffing need/requirements, ensure clinical compliance are met, and clinical resources are current and available for the medical clinic and staff. You will work closely and with the SANE Manager and agency leads, assist to evaluate/assess clinical support staff performance and recommend commendation or disciplinary action as necessary. You will be directly involved in hiring and training of new clinical support staff to ensure they understand our standard procedures and are equipped to provide excellent care to our patients.Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation/ paid leave, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays. That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year!Who We Are
Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics is a multi-specialty healthcare practice offering a variety of medical and mental-health services at locations on the university's North Chicago campus. The Health Clinics combine compassionate care with state of the art science to provide patients with the highest quality medical services. The clinicians of RFUHC are innovators in their fields, offering patients access to the latest discoveries in medicine.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesLicensed and Certified to performs forensic medical evaluations and delivers treatment for sexual assault patients for all ages.Coordinates the development and implementation of medical clinic protocol and policies for the treatment of sexual assault patients, including photography and patient response.Ensures compliance with current National and State-wide legislation, state-mandated practices, and protocols and maintains knowledge of Best Practice for the program.Actively coordinates patient care in concert with the SANE Manager, with Regional Sexual Assault Multi-Disciplines including but not limited to: Lake County Sexual Assault Coordinator, Zacharias Rape Advocacy Center, Lake County Children's Advocacy Center, Lake County State's Attorney's Office, and Law Enforcement in various local jurisdictions.Ensures SANE program staffing and scheduling during and after normal business hours are in place.Actively participates to meet the 24/7 access requirements for the medical clinic during staffing shortfalls.Maintains supplies and equipment as needed to conduct forensic medical examinations.Performs medical evaluations and delivers treatment for sexual assault patients for all ages.Photographs and documents injuries sustained as a result of sexual assault.Provides forensic findings related to the crime to police departments, the State's Attorney's Office, and the Department of Children and Family Services, as appropriate.Works collaboratively with the internal and external department Directors and County-wide Sexual Assault Response Team, including local crime lab, law enforcement agencies, and health department.Gathers statistical program data, evidence kit tracking, and required regulatory submissions.In collaboration with the Medical Director and SANE Manager, coordinates and implements SANE training activities, both initial and continuing education; conducts clinical precept opportunities, and peer review and serves as a mentor for aspiring SANEs.Coordinates Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation training and maintenance of specific for forensic nursing, on-site and system-wide.Develops and coordinates ongoing forensic education program covering a variety of skills and topics such as physical assessment, photography, Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault, and legal testimony.Assists to establishes annual competency and quality assurance goals.Participates in relevant statewide meetings to ensure that sexual assault patient needs and SANE guidelines are addressed and in compliance.Participates in meetings to provide timely updates and disseminate necessary information to ensure program functions.Assists child advocacy team members in preparing for courtroom proceedings.Ability to collect and documents medical forensic evidence from pediatric and adolescent sexual assault patient. Adult and Geriatric, as appropriate and necessary.Maintain and distribute resource information for counseling and community services.Support and coordinate relevant community education, public outreach, and policy development.Create and present sexual assault training for a variety of professional audiences including medical providers, SANEs in training, law enforcement, and first responders.Additional Clinical Responsibilities:Ensures appropriate and engaging communications between the providers, clinical support team, internal/external customers, patients, claimants and RFUHC/RFUMS leadershipMaintain clinical guidelines by reviewing, editing and updating RFUHC policies and proceduresAdopt and implement innovative clinical practices to improve the delivery of safe patient care at the clinicsParticipate with strategic planning and implementation to create growth and expansionLead projects as assigned and manage the process from pre-planning to implementationIdentify and implement enhanced/improved patient service requirementsEnsures compliance with HIPAA and other critical privacy regulatory requirementsDevelops and implements clinical goals and objectivesDevelop, track and monitor clinical metrics to ensure optimal and safe delivery of patient careDevelop and manage clinic schedules, clinic hours, and time off requestsRecruit, select, train and provide guidance to clinical support staffManage clinical operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing programmatic, operational, and personnel policies and proceduresCreate and establish a compassionate environment to deliver a great experience to patients, families, guardians and familiesEnsures that all clinic equipment is operational and meeting manufacturers repair and maintenance requirements monitored through a log to ensure complianceStaff Coordination Responsibilities:Participates with designing, applying and maintaining new staff orientation processesRecommends optimal staffing to perform program functions efficientlyReports on performance issues with managementReviews office workflows and patient throughput to ensure staff are meeting performance expectations and requirementsFacilitates necessary continuing education and training for staff to encourage and support staff developmentWork cooperatively with RFUHC leadership with regards to staffing, supply ordering, and scheduling
Conditions of EmploymentMust achieve satisfactory results from a background checkMust have proof of COVID19 vaccination or a university approved exemption.Required Education & ExperienceActive RN IL license with no restrictionsActive IL PA SANE Certification with goals to obtain National CertificationAt least three (3) years of clinical experience in an outpatient or inpatient hospital environmentCurrent BLS or ACLS certificationRequired Knowledge Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems.Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Word and ExcelStrong working knowledge of electronic scheduling systems, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and case management programsExcellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsAble to work efficiently under time constraintsAbility to handle multiple assignments simultaneouslyPreferred QualificationsStrong leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with a large teamAble to lift 50 poundsStrong analytical and mathematical skillsBilingual English/SpanishTypical Physical Demands & Working ConditionsSelected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.EOE, Including Disability/Vets