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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Telehealth (SAFE-T) System, housed within Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, is seeking a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Clinical Coordinator – a full-time leadership role.
About SAFE-T System
SAFE-T System is a successful telehealth sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) or “teleSANE” program aimed at increasing access to high-quality sexual assault forensic care through innovative telehealth technology. Our program delivers live expert SANE consultation to partnered hospitals. We’re breaking down barriers to ensure survivors receive expert, compassionate care wherever they are.
The Opportunity
Join our mission-driven team as a Clinical Coordinator and help bring expert sexual assault forensic care to communities nationwide. This forensic nurse/SANE leadership position combines expertise in SANE/SAFE care with administrative and leadership duties.This nursing clinical leadership position will co-lead a team of highly experienced, board-certified adult and pediatric SANEs (SANE-A, SANE-P) in the delivery of live quality assurance, mentorship, and peer review during forensic examinations via telehealth.
This position will join other SAFE-T Clinical Coordinators in collaboration with the entire SAFE-T System team, including the Program Director, Assistant Director, Research Team, and IT Team to implement, support, and grow SAFE-T’s telehealth program.
As a Clinical Coordinator, you will support all facets of SAFE-T’s clinical operations: program implementation, telehealth consultation, teleSANE team management, development and delivery of clinical training, peer review, community engagement, and partner site success.
You’ll work alongside other clinical coordinators as part of a dynamic clinical operations team to ensure all program functions are covered
Key Responsibilities of the Clinical Coordinator:
Clinical Leadership
Lead and manage the teleSANE team, providing oversight, mentorship, and performance reviews of telehealth forensic exams.
Recruit, hire, and train new teleSANEs; develop policies, procedures, and training materials.
Develop and deliver trainings, including in-person sessions at Penn State’s University Park campus.
Foster a positive and supportive environment for SANEs.
Assist SANEs at partnered sites with court testimony preparation when subpoenaed.
Provide project management; track project efforts and status.
Lead monthly teleSANE team meetings (typically held in the evening).
Serve as faculty for SAFE-T trainings including Journal Club, Photo Review, and Clinical Skills Lab.
Program Development & Growth
Support larger program goals (e.g., grant applications, progress reporting, and data collection)
Contribute to outreach to new sites, SAFE-T strategic initiatives, and program sustainability.
Clinical Program Delivery & Administration
Site Success: support partner hospital site SANE programs and help them thrive.
Ensure seamless clinical service delivery in collaboration with co-coordinators.
Ensure all teleSANE shifts are covered and with no gaps in schedule.
Support SAFE-T System implementation at new partner hospitals.
Develop working relationships with interdisciplinary partners and hospital stakeholders.
Identify gaps in sexual assault care and help sites set and achieve goals.
Contribute to SAFE-T clinical goal setting, planning, and innovation.
Conduct annual hospital review presentations to share data and progress over past year.
Support fiscal decisions and budget management activities.
Quality Improvement & Innovation
Evaluate telehealth consultations for quality.
Provide feedback and mentorship to teleSANEs.
Hold teleSANEs accountable for meeting desired level of quality in telehealth consultations.
Monitor and identify latest industry best practices, updates, and trends.
Perform after-action reviews, continuous quality improvement, and program evaluation; recommend system enhancements.
Contribute to research and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Test new technologies and participate in technology improvement activities.
Actively contribute in team meetings, bringing ideas forward.
Clinical Coordinators share in teleSANE call coverage during the Monday thru Friday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern shift. This is part of regularly assigned duties.
Clinical Coordinators are hired as part-time SAFE-T teleSANEs (and compensated accordingly) for additional call coverage.
You will be expected to be on-call for occasional overnight shifts (5 p.m. to 5 a.m. ET) and/or 48-hour weekend shifts (5 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday) as necessary.
How often you take overnight and/or weekend shifts depends on whether there are gaps in the call schedule and if there are new teleSANEs needing call observation.
Travel
Travel is required, typically 6 to 8 times annually, with trips lasting 4 to 5 days on average.
What We’re Looking For
This is a nursing position. Three years of work experience as a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE), seeing at least 30 cases annually, is required.
Current International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner–Adult/Adolescent (SANE‑A) and/or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner–Pediatric (SANE‑P) certification is strongly preferred.
Leadership experience in healthcare settings and experience collaborating with healthcare administrators, emergency departments, and interdisciplinary teams will also be considered a plus.
Essential Skills
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Leadership: Ability to lead teams and manage complex projects
Organization: Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Independence: Ability to hold oneself accountable; self-motivated and can drive work forward with minimal supervision
Diplomacy: Advanced interpersonal skills for challenging situations, ability to build rapport and develop key partnerships
Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree
8+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience
Required Certifications:
Registered Nurse – Pennsylvania State Board of NursingCandidates must possess an active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license prior to hire. Upon hire, candidates will be required to obtain active nursing licensure in all states where SAFE-T is partnered (currently Idaho and Pennsylvania). Compact nursing licensure may substitute for individual state licensure wherever states allow.
The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is supportive of flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work opportunities, when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work and/or remote arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
Ready to join our innovative team? Apply today and help us transform sexual assault care through technology and compassion.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $76,700.00 – $115,100.00.
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our
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