SANE Nurse (PRN - as needed)
Children's National Hospital
Summary
The Freddie Mac Foundation Child and Adolescent Protection Center at Children's National Hospital is the only medical center in the District of Columbia with a team of health professionals dedicated to victims and survivors of child abuse and their families. We are one of few hospitals in the country using a team approach to assessing and treating these individuals.
Job description
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National support the development of RN relationships within the community, specifically those relationships associated with the health and wellbeing of the community at large. The Sane Nurse will participate as a member of the sexual abuse/assault response team to provide victims of sexual assault with sensitive, coordinated and appropriate care. The RN will provide the forensic medical exam (per established protocol) in all reported cases of sexual assault/abuse that occurred within a 72-hour period committed in the District of Columbia. Will participate in a 12-hour, 7 day a week on-call schedule and will testify as required when subpoenaed.
Nursing Process
- Gather Physical and Psychosocial data on patient/family.
- Contribute to the individualized plan of care and execute a plan to utilize resources as needed.
- Identify the need for discharge planning using the multidisciplinary team.
- Complete documentation based on hospital standards.
- Utilize verbal and non-verbal communication with patient/families and all members of the healthcare team.
- Recognize and seek help with conflict situations.
Quality Improvement
- Participate in unit-based quality improvement activities.
- Identify performance improvement opportunities.
Leadership
- Develop organizational and prioritization skills necessary to complete assignments within acceptable time frame.
- Support unit management decisions and contribute to a positive work environment.
- Take responsibility for learning policies and standards.
- Provide court testimony on sexual assault cases.
- Participate in community outreach training on issues of child sexual abuse/assault.
Professional Development
- Identify own learning needs and seek opportunities to meet those needs.
- Participate in bi-monthly SANE photo review meetings.
Professional Practice/Research
- Participate in Shared Leadership.
- Contribute to Children's National's MAGNET Journey.
- Ensure nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice.
- Accountable to participate in the Division of Nursing's Performance Improvement process (division or unit level).
- Participate in community activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
- 2 years of Nursing experience (Preferred)
- Successful completion of orientation at CNMC
- Demonstrates sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds
- Demonstrates two-way communications within the team
Company overview
Children's National Hospital is a premier pediatric healthcare institution located in Washington, D.C., recognized as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States. Founded in 1870, it serves as the region's primary pediatric academic medical center, providing comprehensive care across all pediatric specialties. The hospital operates a 323-bed facility and offers advanced medical services including neonatal intensive care, pediatric surgery, oncology, cardiology, and neurology. As an academic medical center affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Children's National is deeply involved in pediatric research, medical education, and clinical innovation. The institution is particularly renowned for its Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and its leadership in pediatric genomics and precision medicine. Children's National consistently ranks among the top pediatric hospitals nationally, with specialties in cancer, cardiology, neurology, and neonatology receiving particular recognition for excellence in patient care and outcomes.