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POSITION TITLE: SANE Program Manager

LOCATION: Tillamook, OR; position can be remote but must be within hours of Tillamook for

response

HOURS: Monday-Friday am-pm, with rotating on-call duties on nights and weekends

(FTE) FTE

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

WAGE & BENEFITS: $,; Generous benefits package includes medical/dental/vision, PTO,

retirement account benefits, and professional development.

Tides of Change Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program Manager Job Description

Tides of Change (ToC) is a private nonprofit organization established in , serving Tillamook County,

Oregon, and is the primary community-based advocacy service for survivors of domestic/dating violence,

sexual violence, stalking, and trafficking. Services include a -hour helpline, a confidential shelter, a

drop-in advocacy center, counseling, and healing art and support groups.

Position Summary:

The SANE Program Manager will coordinate activities of the Tides of Change Sexual Assault Nurse

Examiner Program in order to ensure inclusive, trauma-informed sexual assault forensic exams are

available for all adult and adolescent sexual assault victims/survivors through direct and indirect patient

care; to develop program standards and protocols; and to promote interdisciplinary collaboration in the

acute care of sexual assault victims/survivors.

Principle duties and responsibilities:

• Recruit potential new SANEs, coordinate initial onboarding of SANEs, and provide continued support

to the SANE Program staff

• Develop appropriate continuing education for SANEs and ensure education and activities required for

maintaining best practice competency and recertification are carried out

• Develop and maintain policies and protocols of the SANE program

• Schedule on-call shifts for / SANE coverage

• Take on-call shifts, as appropriate

• Conduct a trauma-informed exam debrief and chart review with SANEs on all cases

• Receive and coordinate subpoenas for all SANEs

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• Testify in court when subpoenaed and assist other SANEs in preparing for court testimony

• Collect statistics for grant reports and to aid in program evaluation

• Maintain knowledge of current clinical concepts and practices for SANE practice and share this

information with SANE staff

• Work collaboratively with law enforcement, the district attorney’s office, and advocacy services

• Represent the SANE program on the Tillamook County Sexual Assault Response Team

• Establish and maintain ongoing collaborative relationships within Adventist Hospital and future local

health care partners, including the TFCC Child Advocacy Center

• Act as a coordinating resource to program participants for follow-up health care needs and connection

to advocacy services

• Provide community education about the SANE Program

• Maintain competency in regulatory standards and requirements and incorporate them into the SANE

program

• Participate in long-range planning, goal setting, program development, budgeting, and evaluation for

the SANE program

• Work to enhance professionalism, efficiency, competency, and fiscal responsibility within the SANE

program

• Perform assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices, report

to supervisor in a timely manner any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that

may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients, and visitors.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Direction/Supervision of Others:

• Responsible for coordination, support, and supervision of SANEs

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Current RN licensure in the State of Oregon, and BLS certification required

• Two to three years of nursing experience

• If not currently trained as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, agree to complete all forensic training

within the first year of employment with the priority to obtain certification in the first year.

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Qualifications and Skills Preferred:

• Completed an approved Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Program and functioned as a sexual assault

nurse examiner for acute cases for at least two years

• At least two years of experience functioning in an Emergency Department setting as a Forensic Nurse

Examiner

Physical Demands:

• Occasional to frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, handling as per unit based on physical

demands checklist

Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to biological elements with occasional exposure to chemical and environmental

elements

To Apply:

• Send your resume and cover letter to valerie@tidesofchangenw.org

• Please highlight any experience that specifically addresses the essential functions of this position.

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