Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

Job description

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a PRN Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Provider to be part of our team
What We Offer You:
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching

What You'll Do:
As a SANE Provider, you will provide compassionate, trauma-informed medical and forensic care to individuals who have experienced sexual assault or abuse. This role includes performing comprehensive medical forensic examinations, collecting and preserving evidence, documenting findings, and providing or coordinating appropriate medical treatment and follow-up care. You'll also work with local advocacy agencies, law enforcement, and other community partners when authorized by the patient, while ensuring their privacy, safety, and individual choices remain a priority.
Additional responsibilities include participating in on-call coverage, maintaining required training and certifications, and providing documentation or court testimony when needed.
What We're Looking For:
• Current, unrestricted license to practice in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician
• Successful completion of an approved SANE training program, or willingness to complete the required training within an established onboarding period
• BLS certification (required)
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, forensic evidence collection, and patient-centered practices
• Familiarity with North Carolina laws and reporting requirements related to sexual assault and abuse
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise clinical, forensic, and legal procedures
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with patients, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and community partners
• Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and professional when working with individuals in emotionally difficult or crisis situations
• Strong documentation, computer, and electronic health record skills

About Blue Ridge Health:
At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.