Registered Nurse 3 SANE Educator - (260006WZ)
The Forensic Education Nurse Clinician provides specialized forensic nursing expertise and educational support to nursing and medical staff. This role leads evidence-based clinical and educational initiatives, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care, and promotes compliance with Joint Commission standards, the Ohio Protocol for Sexual Assault, and organizational policies and procedures.What you will Do· Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship-based nursing care.· Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.· Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.· Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing
Primary Responsibilities:· Responsible for forensic education to nurses and care providers to enhance specialized patient care within established healthcare setting.· Assists patients and caregivers with educational needs, problem resolution, and health management across the continuum of care.· Collaborates with medical providers, nursing staff, and unit executive leadership in planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula and forensic patient care.· Initiates skills development programs within the parameters of established care models; monitors trends and implements educational strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards and parameters.· Participates in preceptor clinical training for nurses completing orientation in forensic nursing, providing specialized instruction on patient care utilizing the Ohio Protocol for Sexual Assault and Evidence Collection. · Develops patient care plans, incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards; consults with and serves as a resource to ensure quality patient care.· Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff.· Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.· Performs direct clinical nursing care with a minimum of 40 % of scheduled shifts, along with miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
EducationMaster's in nursing; Health AD, Education, Women’s Health or Forensics (Preferred)5 years clinical and forensic nursing experience (Preferred).Demonstrated education and clinical practice work in forensic nursing unitWork Experience2+ years Nursing Experience (Required)
5+ years Clinical Nursing Experience (Strongly preferred)Demonstration of community agency advocacy collaboration and committee involvementDemonstration of forensic educational presentations/training for hospital and community audiences.Demonstration of advanced educational leadership and clinical practice (Required)Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, and electronic monitoring devices. (Required proficiency)Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) andBasic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. (optional)Nursing Specialty Certification (Required) SANE-A CertificationPhysical Demands
Standing FrequentlyWalking FrequentlySitting RarelyLifting Frequently up to 50 lbsCarrying Frequently up to 50 lbsPushing Frequently up to 50 lbsPulling Frequently up to 50 lbsClimbing Occasionally up to 50 lbsBalancing OccasionallyStooping FrequentlyKneeling FrequentlyCrouching FrequentlyCrawling OccasionallyReaching FrequentlyHandling FrequentlyGrasping FrequentlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing ConstantlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination ConstantlyTravel Requirements
30%
: United States-Ohio-Cleveland
11100 Euclid Avenue
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland 44106
: Management – Nursing
: Emergency_Department_UHC
: Full-time
: Regular - ShiftVariable
: Standard
: Professional
: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Remote Work: No
: Sep 4, 2026, 6:07:18 PM
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
