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Job Openings - State of New Hampshire Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program

We are sad to announce that Jennifer Pierce-Weeks has officially left her position as SANE Program Director. If you need to reach her, her new email address is: jpw4n6rn@gmail.com.
If you need information regarding the SANE Program please email Pamela Carbee at Carbee@nhcadsv.org.

Posted: April 2, 2008

The NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV) seeks a NH Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program Director

Hours per week: 40

SANE Program Director with New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, a statewide network of independent member programs committed to ending domestic and sexual violence through services to victims, public education and public policy advocacy. Responsible for the administration of the NH SANE Program, working in conjunction with the SANE Advisory Board. Coordinate and enhance the NH SANE Program, building infrastructure and alliances with appropriate non-profits and state agencies. Provide oversight of SANE training and all administrative functions to support the NH SANE Program. Must have strong organizational, program development and management skills. An understanding of sexual and domestic violence issues, victim advocacy and the criminal justice system and familiarity with SANE Programs, and experience in public speaking, adult instruction, and coordinated community response preferred. Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health or related field. Masters Degree preferred.

Send cover letter clearly stating which position you are applying for, resume, and three professional references to attention of Grace Mattern, Executive Director, NHCADSV, PO Box 353, Concord, NH 03302-0353, by April 25, 2008.

Please view the full job description by clicking SANE Program Director Job Description.

The NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV) seeks a Part-Time, NH Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program Clinical Consultant

Hours per week: 5

Contract position with New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, a statewide network of independent member programs committed to ending domestic and sexual violence through services to victims, public education and public policy advocacy. Responsible for providing clinical training at a minimum of two SANE trainings a year; reviewing and updating the SANE Program Training curriculum; providing professional training as requested and necessary; providing technical assistance to SANE nurses on clinical issues; facilitating periodic case review and process meetings with SANE nurses; providing clinical kit review follow up; and ensuring compliance with requirements for accredited nursing contact hours. Five hours per week. Must be a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in State of NH and in good standing. SANE-A certification required. SANE-P certification preferred, or must be willing to achieve certification, within one year. Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience in public speaking, adult instruction preferred. International Association of Forensic Nurses membership required.

Send cover letter clearly stating which position you are applying for, resume, and three professional references to attention of Grace Mattern, Executive Director, NHCADSV, PO Box 353, Concord, NH 03302-0353, by April 25, 2008.

Please view the full job description by clicking SANE Program Clinical Consultant Job Description.

SANE - SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAM

Mission

• To avoid further trauma to all sexual assault survivors in the health care environment.
• Provide a compassionate and sensitive approach.
• Provide timely medical/forensic examination with more complete evidence collection.
• Provide referral for follow-up care and counseling.
• Provide testimony as needed.

State Of New Hampshire Comprehensive Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)Certification Requirements

• Attendance of all six days of didactic/clinical program.
• Completion of four hours observation of criminal courtroom trial proceedings.
• Completion of three sexual assault medical/forensic examinations with evidence collection under the preceptorship of a certified SANE or MD in the adolescent/adult population.
• After two years of practice, passing the International Association of Forensic Nurse SANE-A Certification Examination.
• Adhering to the currency of practice recommendations of the NH SANE Program.
• Completion of a minimum of five sexual assault evidence collection kits on adolescent/adult sexual assault survivors every two years.

• Completion of all above expectations.
• Completion of pediatric preceptorship of 25 well-child exams.
• Completion of a minimum of ten acute sexual assault evaluations on child sexual assault survivors every two years.
• Completion of a minimum of eight continuing education hours pertaining to sexual assault every two years if caring for adolescent/adult survivors.
• Completion of a minimum of sixteen hours continuing education pertaining to child sexual assault, eight of which must be case review, every two years if caring for child survivors.

For more information on The SANE Program please contact Pamela Carbee in the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program. Phone: (603) 224-8893 ext. 317 or email: Pamela Carbee

Cheshire Medical Center

Concord Hospital*

Dartmouth-Hitchcock* (Has a med scope in the Pedi clinic, but not utilizing SANE's for exams on kids)

Elliot Hospital*

Exeter Hospital*

Franklin Memorial Hospital*

Frisbie Memorial Hospital*

Lakes Region General Hospital*

Littleton Regional Hospital

Monadnock Community Hospital*

New London Hospital

Parkland Medical Center* (Has a colposcope)

Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Speare Memorial Hospital

St. Joseph Hospital

Valley Regional Hospital* (Has a colposcope)

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital*