Forensic Nurse Examiner

Organization:

Established in 1976 Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk (VIBS) has been a pioneer in the domestic violence and rape crisis movements. Our mission is to assist adult and child survivors of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and trafficking; to prevent the incidence of these crimes through education and services; and to raise community awareness of the need for justice and compassion for victims.

VIBS runs the Suffolk County Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program that helps rape or sexual assault victims of all ages by providing a comprehensive medical exam and forensic evidence collection in specially designated private rooms within our partner hospitals. SANE centers provide a coordinated, victim-centered approach to sexual assault treament and response.

SANE is a collaboration bewteen VIBS, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, the Suffolk County Police Department and our partner hospitals.

Becoming a Forensic Nurse:

The process of becoming a SANE begins with an interview with representatives from each of our program partners. Upon acceptance, trainees receive extensive training through a 40-hour online course approved by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, three mandatory on-site clinical training days, and an extensive preceptorship program in which trainnes shadow experienced forensic nurses.

Any current RN, Nurse Practitioner, Physicial Assistant, or Medical Doctor, with one year of post-graduation clinical experience can apply. VIBS encourages applicants from the east end of Long Island to apply.

Interviews will be held on May 31st from 9 am-2 m; June 14th from 9 am – 1 pm; June 16th from 9 am – 2 pm.

Job Type: Contract

Required experience:

• post-graduate clinical: 1 year