Registered Nurse 3 SANE Educator

The Forensic Education Nurse Clinician provides specialized forensic nursing expertise and educational support to nursing and medical staff. This role leads evidence-based clinical and educational initiatives, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care, and promotes compliance with Joint Commission standards, the Ohio Protocol for Sexual Assault, and organizational policies and procedures.

What you will Do

* Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship-based nursing care.

* Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.

* Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.

* Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing
Primary Responsibilities:

* Responsible for forensic education to nurses and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established healthcare setting.

* Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care.

* Collaborates with medical providers, nursing staff, and unit executive leadership in planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula and forensic patient care.

* Initiates skills development programs within the parameters of established care models; monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.

* Participates in preceptor clinical training for nurses completing orientation in forensic nursing, providing specialized instruction on patient care utilizing the Ohio Protocol for Sexual Assault and Evidence Collection.

* Develops patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards; consults with and serves as a resource to ensure quality patient care.

* Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff.

* Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

* Performs direct clinical nursing care with a minimum of 40 % of scheduled shifts, along with miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.