Facility: Baylor Scott and White Hospital- College Station, TX
Department: SANE Program
Shift/Status: PRN, On Call Position
Call Requirement: 12 hour call shifts, RN remains on call and responds to the hospital if needed during the shift
Call Radius: 45-60 minutes
Sane Program Specifics
Patient Population: All patients presenting for forensic evaluation and treatment related to sexual assault, abuse, and interpersonal violence
As a SANE Registered Nurse, will oversee patient care provided by the healthcare team using a professional practice model. Your responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses.
What You'll Do
- You, as an SANE RN, will conduct detailed clinical assessments, prioritize patient and family needs, create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
- Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
- Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.
- You will help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members to empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices. Assess and document learning needs regularly.
- Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan. Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
- You'll use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff. Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.
- Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth. Contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment.
What Will Make You Successful In The Role
- A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.
- Know nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area. Understand hospital procedures and rules.
- Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects.
- Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
- Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing.
- Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking.
- Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of bedside nursing
- Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upong hire or within 30 days of employment
Preferred Qualifications
- Current or Previous Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) certification
Completion of forensic training or current enrollment in an accredited SANE education program