Posted:
6/3/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Fairview Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Fairview Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Forensic/SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) unit at Cleveland Clinic is staffed by nurses who are specially trained to care for individuals of all ages who have experienced or witnessed any type of violence. This violence may include sexual assault, child abuse, interpersonal violence, elder abuse, or human trafficking.
A caregiver in this position works nights| 7:00pm—7:00am.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Collect forensic evidence and/or forensic photography as requested and will maintain a chain of custody for such evidence.
Provide enhanced follow-up services, resources and safety plans that are discussed and implemented before the patient is discharged.
Perform speculum exams and/or pediatric assessments under the supervision of a LIP.
Utilize a thorough knowledge on collecting and managing forensic evidence with a Sexual Assault Exam Collection (SAEC) kit and a Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault kit (DFSA).
Interact and collaborate with medical and nursing staff, law enforcement, prosecutors, protective services, advocates and other agencies as needed.
Provide court testimony as needed.
Participate in an on-call schedule, as determined by SANE coordinator and respond to the designated facility within one hour.
Participate in community awareness programs and professional organizations.
Travel to other Cleveland Clinic Facilities as needed.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Complete an IAFN approved SANE Adolescent/Adult course within 60 days of hire
Complete an IAFN approved SANE Pediatric course within 1 year of hire for incumbents hired after April 1, 2018
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN)
One year of recent RN work experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Trauma, Women’s Health or Pediatric experience
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
Website: https://clevelandclinic.org/
Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit