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Forensic Nurse

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Forensic Nursing in Chattanooga

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence?

Join the Partnership Rape Crisis Center as a Forensic Nurse (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner – SANE) and help patients begin to heal with dignity, compassion, and expert care.

As part of our Forensic Nursing Program, you’ll provide trauma-informed medical and forensic services to survivors aged 13 and older of all genders and backgrounds. With calm guidance and professional care, you’ll ensure each patient feels safe, supported, and respected while collecting evidence that is critical to both their health and the pursuit of justice.

At Partnership, forensic nurses bridge healthcare and the legal system—combining skilled medical practice and compassion for those experiencing trauma.

Job Details

Position Title: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) – Forensic Nurse

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee (must live within one hour)

Employment Type: Contract

Compensation:

  • $5/hour on-call pay

  • $285 per case

  • Reimbursement for certification, liability insurance, and professional memberships

Schedule: Four 12-hour on-call shifts per month. You only report when a case occurs.

 

Responsibilities

  • Deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence

  • Conduct forensic medical exams and collect legal evidence

  • Administer medications and perform RN-level medical assessments

  • Maintain confidentiality and collaborate with law enforcement, advocates, and healthcare partners

  • Testify as an expert witness when needed

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) or higher (NP, Midwife, CRNA) with an unencumbered Tennessee license

  • Must live within one hour of downtown Chattanooga

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

  • Professional, empathetic, and trauma-informed approach

  • No prior forensic experience required — training provided with full reimbursement for certification, liability insurance, and professional memberships.

“Although I started my career in forensic nursing 20 years ago only because CSI: Crime Scene Investigation was my favorite show, I now realize that this role allows me to make the most meaningful and lasting impact by providing specialized healthcare to patients during one of the most challenging and traumatic days of their lives.”some of the most difficult moments of their lives – helping them feel heard, supported, and valued. Everyone deserves compassion, dignity, and a voice, and I’m honored to be able to provide that care.”
Priscilla
Forensic Nurse
“Being a SANE is both an honor and a responsibility. Caring for sexual assault survivors, for me, means providing compassionate, trauma-informed care that helps them being to reclaim control, reminding them that they are seen, believed, and never alone.”
Brooke
Forensic Nurse
“Being a sexual assault nurse examiner is an important part of who I am. It allows me to be there for victims of crime during some of the most difficult moments of their lives – helping them feel heard, supported, and valued. Everyone deserves compassion, dignity, and a voice, and I’m honored to be able to provide that care.”
Kristin
Forensic Nurse

Apply or Learn More

Email: SANE@partnershipfca.com   |   Phone: (423) 755-2710