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PRN RN Sexual Assault Examiner
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Lakewood, CO, 80228-1527
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : 35.17-56.1 HOUR
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.
As an RN Sexual Assault Examiner, in this role you will perform forensic examinations for the collection and preservation of evidence for sexual assault cases. Additionally, you will provide follow up care and are available to participate in the judicial process and provide expert testimony and witnessing.
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- BSN Preferred; Associates degree in Nursing (nursing diploma or by endorsement) required
- 2 years’ experience in acute care setting or outpatient womens health
- Advanced assessment skills
- Current CO RN license in state of employment or RN license from a particpating state in the National Licensure Compact, required
- Current BLS certification required from American Heart Association
- Completion of 64 hours of online SANE training required. Please make sure your resume shows your completion date.
Physical Requirements-Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs constantly.
*PRN requirement is 48 hours a month. Need to be available days, evenings and nights. Our schedule is four weeks at a time with a call time turnaround of an hour.*
Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life® Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet® designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world.
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Frequently asked questions
This position combines acute clinical skills with forensic expertise, focusing on evidence collection and patient advocacy in sensitive cases. Unlike typical nursing jobs, it requires specialized SANE training and collaboration with legal systems, making it uniquely demanding and rewarding in Lakewood's healthcare environment.
Beyond RN licensure, advanced assessment abilities and a completed 64-hour SANE course are crucial. Experience in acute care or women’s health settings enhances readiness, demonstrating the specialized knowledge required to handle forensic and medical aspects with compassion and precision.
This role demands flexibility, with a minimum of 48 hours monthly covering days, evenings, and nights. Scheduling occurs in four-week blocks, requiring readiness for rapid call response within an hour, reflecting the urgent nature of forensic nursing care.
Given the critical community need and limited qualified examiners, RN PRN roles in sexual assault nursing at facilities like St. Anthony Hospital see steady demand. Candidates with SANE certification and acute care experience often encounter moderate competition but strong hiring opportunities.
Catholic Health Initiatives prioritizes candidates with a current Colorado RN license or an eligible compact state license, alongside mandatory completion of the 64-hour SANE training. BLS certification from the American Heart Association is also required to meet their rigorous clinical standards.
In Lakewood, PRN RNs specializing as Sexual Assault Examiners usually earn between $35 to $50 per hour, influenced by experience, certification, and shift timing. This reflects regional healthcare salary scales and the specialized nature of forensic nursing.
The organization fosters ongoing education and offers access to advanced forensic nursing resources, encouraging examiners to enhance skills while contributing to multidisciplinary trauma care. This environment nurtures expertise within a Level I trauma center setting.
This role requires forensic evidence collection, victim-centered care, and courtroom testimony, integrating nursing with legal processes. Unlike general PRN nursing, it demands specialized training and interaction with judicial systems, emphasizing a blend of clinical precision and advocacy.
Lakewood's location within the Denver metro area offers accessible commuting options, but traffic patterns can affect shift arrival times. Candidates often consider proximity or flexible scheduling to accommodate the one-hour call turnaround requirement effectively.
Lakewood's status as a regional trauma center with rising awareness of sexual assault cases drives a consistent need for qualified SANE-certified nurses. The community’s commitment to comprehensive trauma care sustains demand for skilled PRN examiners ready for variable shifts.