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The Pennsylvania State University Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Training (SAFE-T) Center through the College of Nursing is seeking to expand their highly qualified, elite, TeleSANE, telehealth team. This team is comprised of experts in adult/adolescent sexual assault care who have dedicated their careers to advancing the field of forensic nursing. They are committed to sharing knowledge and clinical skills by providing real-time mentorship and expert consultation for rural SANE trained nurses across Pennsylvania. This team continually strives to provide excellence in telehealth through rigorous, quality assurance and training activities. There is an intense commitment in the advancement of the SAFE-T Center’s mission and goals.
Part-time Postions
Job Duties
- Provide expert forensic nursing consultation during real-time, acute sexual assault examinations (via telehealth).
- Attend virtual, monthly scheduled team meetings.
- Provide a minimum of 48 hours of night call per month, as well as rotating weekend coverage.
- Participate in up to 3 in person trainings in State College, PA (annually).
- Individualized virtual training sessions as needed for quality assurance and growth.
- Access to high-speed internet and a confidential, quiet place within home/office to conduct the virtual consultation remotely (equipment necessary to complete the consultation will be provided to the TeleSANE Expert Consultant by the SAFE-T Center).
Requirements and Qualifications
- Hold, or be willing to obtain, an active, unrestricted Pennsylvania RN license (non-reimbursable); SANE-A certification through the International Association of Forensic Nursing.
- Show evidence of multiple years of robust, clinical preceptorship experience.
- Employment with the University for this job will require successful completion of the Pennsylvania (PA) Publicly Available Clearances: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and the FBI Criminal History Background Check.
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Job Duties
- Provide expert forensic nursing consultation during real-time sexual assault examinations via telehealth.
- Give at least 72 hours of paid on-call time per month.
- TeleSANEs are expected to sign up for a combination of days, nights, weekends each month to fill schedule.
- New hires will be asked to attend an initial virtual training and onboarding, followed by successful completion of individualized virtual trainings and practice telehealth consultations.
- There is approximately 30 hours of paid training prior to serving on call.
- TeleSANEs are expected to attend and contribute to regularly scheduled monthly Zoom meetings and trainings.
Requirements and Qualifications
- TeleSANEs must maintain their IAFN certification.
- Access to high-speed internet and a confidential, quiet place within home/office to conduct the virtual consultation remotely is required.
- When in-person gatherings are permitted, the SAFE-T Center will occasionally host TeleSANE meetings and trainings in State College, PA. SAFE-T Center will provide travel reimbursement.
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Job Duties
- Act as a victim of a violence in encounters with Forensic Nurses and respond with programmed responses according to the questions asked.
- Portray a particular case or patient presentation accurately and consistently.
- Represent patient viewpoint and provide individualized feedback to nurses on clinical, interpersonal skills, and professionalism in a constructive manner.
- Must be reliable, punctual and dependable.
- Be able to memorize case materials.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to provide feedback to students.
- Professional demeanor.
- The ability to participate in student exam by getting on/off a standard exam table, performing range of motion with your arms, legs and hips and putting on and tying a patient gown with or without accommodation.
- Placing legs in gynecological stirrups for an extended period of time with or without accommodation.
- Normal range of vision, hearing and speech.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Due to the nature of the work, SP’s must be comfortable with GYN (genital) examinations and speculum insertions.
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Full-time Positions
Job Duties
The Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Telehealth (SAFE-T) System, a novel nurse-led telehealth program housed within Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, is seeking a dynamic, visionary leader to serve as the Director of Strategic Projects.
This pivotal role will drive both the ongoing success of Penn State’s groundbreaking telehealth and forensic nursing technology and preparing for national expansion that will carry forward and expand these services.
Established in 2016, the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Telehealth (SAFE-T) System connects rural and underserved communities to expert Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) for live telehealth support during forensic examinations. Our program has conducted over 400 Telehealth-supported forensic exams in the past 8 years and continues to expand regionally and nationally.
The Director of Strategic Projects will be responsible for designing and overseeing project management infrastructure, ensuring seamless coordination across teams, and managing key initiatives that support both current operations and the future transition. This role requires a balance of strategic leadership, operational excellence, and hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Telehealth Director Primary Job Responsibilities:
Chief of Projects
Design, implement, and continuously improve project management systems and processes for Penn State’s SAFE-T Center.
Oversee the management of Penn State projects and lead the planning and execution of the national expansion.
Serve as a key advisor to the Executive Director on strategic initiatives and operational priorities.
Air Traffic Control
Maintain a comprehensive view of all ongoing projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment and coordination across research, clinical, IT, and other teams.
Anticipate gaps, challenges, and dependencies; proactively develop plans to address potential pitfalls.
Facilitate effective communication between teams to ensure critical information and deliverables are shared.
People and Resource Management
Assign the right people to the right projects, establishing clear priorities and expectations.
Develop and implement systems for tracking, assigning, and following up on projects and tasks.
Support team members’ professional growth and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.
Hands-on Execution
Step in to directly execute key tasks as needed, particularly in start-up or transitional phases.
Conduct research on software, technology, and operational options to inform leadership decisions.
Lead by example in tackling urgent or high-impact assignments.
Requirements and Qualifications
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in launching new initiatives, leading organizational change, or standing up new programs/entities. Experience in healthcare, telehealth, or academic settings is strongly preferred.
Additional Qualifications:
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments; proactive and resourceful.
Excellent collaboration, adaptability, and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
Commitment to continuous improvement (learning, innovation, and process optimization).
Experience with people management, change management, and organizational transformation.
Candidates should also have demonstrated skills in operational agility and hands-on execution, advanced project and program management, cross-functional coordination and communication, and strategic leadership and vision.
A degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field is preferred. A master’s degree will be considered a plus.
It is also preferred that candidates have a Project Management Professional Certification or Lean Six Sigma Certification; similar certifications will also be viewed favorably.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree
6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None
The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is supportive of flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work opportunities, when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work and/or remote arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
Travel is required, typically 3-4 times annually, with trips lasting 3 to 4 days on average.
Weekend and/or evening work is infrequent but will occur. Examples of work that may fall outside standard work hours includes meeting time-sensitive deliverables, job-related travel, and special events.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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POSITION SPECIFICS
We are actively seeking a Director of Telehealth Innovation and Information Systems with the vision to help us bring much needed specialty sexual assault forensic exam expertise to emergency departments across the nation through live virtual support.
The Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Telehealth (SAFE-T) System is a novel telehealth program which became incubated in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing in 2016 with funding from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime.
Over the past eight years, our dedicated interdisciplinary team has built, tested, and implemented a robust telehealth infrastructure that has supported more than 400 live telehealth consultations. Additionally, we have developed our own mobile application, solving unique challenges impacting quality of live telehealth support in the forensic examination setting.
As Director of Telehealth Innovation and Information Systems, you’ll lead the technology infrastructure behind a mission-driven program serving both survivors and nurses. This is a critical leadership position within SAFE-T System, responsible for the oversight of telehealth delivery across our expanding network of hospital partners.
This is a full-time, on-campus position located at the Penn State University Park Campus in State College, Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Technology Leadership
Lead our IT team in delivering reliable 24/7 telehealth services to partnered hospitals; ensure scheduling for on-call response
Ensure HIPAA compliance and data security across all operations
Identify and resolve technical problems related to telehealth systems
Lead development and maintenance of information technology policies, procedures, and training
Manage emergency technology issues and coordinate rapid resolution
Strategic Development & Project Management
Manage complex, groundbreaking IT projects from inception to completion
Develop technology infrastructure to support large-scale expansion to health systems across the United States
Develop strategic plans to enhance telehealth operations and service delivery
Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
Team Management & Stakeholder Communication
Lead, mentor, delegate and oversee the work of direct reports, driving operational improvements
Present technology initiatives to diverse stakeholders and secure support
Communicate effectively with hospital leadership, IT teams, and compliance officers
Manage relationships with IT vendors for technology development and implementation
Lead high-level discussions about SAFE-T technology and data security measures
Innovation & Problem Solving
Proactively bring technological solutions to achieve program goals
Follow industry threats, trends, and innovation breakthroughs
Implement effective solutions to improve system performance and user experience
Develop innovative telehealth and technological solutions that support forensic nursing
Travel: Occasional local, state, and national travel will be required to attend or present at conferences, meet with suppliers, meet with prospective hospitals, and launch of SAFE-T System telehealth partnership at new hospital sites. Travel outside of Pennsylvania is estimated at 2-5 times per year for 3-5 days at a time. Same-day travel or single overnight within Pennsylvania will occur as needed (3 or 4 times per year).
Extended and/or weekend hours: Work may fall outside of normal business hours when there are major program deliverables or deadlines due, technical issues that must be urgently addressed, or an event or training that we are hosting falls outside business hours. These occurrences are infrequent.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
Proven track record of managing complex IT projects
Excellent knowledge of security threats, telehealth systems, and/or healthcare IT
Exceptional communication skills, including with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities
Strategic thinking, planning, and execution – combined with technical expertise
Demonstrated collaborative, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Experience in healthcare IT or compliance environments
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree
8+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None
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Job Duties
The Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Telehealth (SAFE-T) System, housed within Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, is seeking a full-time leadership role as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Clinical Coordinator.
About SAFE-T System
SAFE-T System is a successful telehealth sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) or “teleSANE” program aimed at increasing access to high-quality sexual assault forensic care through innovative telehealth technology. Our program delivers live expert SANE consultation to partnered hospitals. We’re breaking down barriers to ensure survivors receive expert, compassionate care wherever they are.
The Opportunity
Join our mission-driven team as a Clinical Coordinator and help bring expert sexual assault forensic care to communities nationwide. This forensic nurse/SANE leadership position combines expertise in SANE/SAFE care with administrative and leadership duties.
As a Clinical Coordinator with SAFE-T, you will be responsible for leading and managing SAFE-T’s telehealth support model and participating in the multi-faceted SAFE-T Clinical telehealth program. You’ll work alongside other clinical coordinators as part of a dynamic clinical operations team. Additionally, Clinical Coordinators also are hired as teleSANE team members and contribute to overall on-call teleSANE coverage.
Telehealth Director Primary Job Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership
Oversee a team of registered and advanced practice nurses who are also specialty trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs). These nurses comprise the SAFE-T teleSANE team who provide live quality assurance, mentorship, and peer review during forensic examinations via telehealth.
Recruit, hire, and train new teleSANEs
Develop SAFE-T policies and procedures
Develop training, PowerPoint presentations, and other programmatic materials; deliver trainings
Create a positive and supportive environment for SANEs
Help prepare SANEs at partnered sites for court testimony if subpoenaed
Program Development & Growth
Support collaborative team efforts such as grant applications, progress reporting, and data collection
Contribute to development of strategic initiatives aligned with SAFE-T’s mission to enhance quality, compassionate forensic medical care in underserved communities
Clinical Program Delivery & Administration
Attend partner hospital SANE team meetings
Oversee site success at assigned partner sites
Meet grant goals and deliverables as related to clinical services
Ensure seamless clinical service delivery and operation with clinical co-coordinators
Track project statuses, identify resource needs, and escalate concerns appropriately
Lead SAFE-T System implementation and launch at new partner sites
Lead bi-monthly SAFE-T Journal Club and Photo Review sessions
Lead in-person trainings held at Penn State’s University Park campus
Liaise with interdisciplinary partners in communities where SAFE-T is partnered to identify and respond to gaps in sexual assault care
Develop and nurture relationships with hospital partners and key stakeholders
Contribute to clinical goal setting, planning, delivery, and innovation
Support fiscal decisions and budget management activities
Ensure compliance with IT security, HIPAA, and Penn State policies and procedures
Quality Improvement & Innovation
Review literature and keep current with sexual assault nursing best practices and updates
Peer review case documentation for quality
Identify trends, measure performance, and recommend system improvements
Conduct after-action reviews, continuous quality improvement, and program evaluation
Support presentation development and conference participation
Contribute to research and evidence-based practice initiatives
Test new technologies, participate in technology improvement activities
TeleSANE Duties
Clinical Coordinators will also be hired into the role of SAFE-T teleSANE and serve as a member of the SAFE-T teleSANE team. As a teleSANE, Clinical Coordinators will be expected to partake in some evening and/or weekend call rotation each month. The number of teleSANE on-call hours worked will fluctuate based on number of teleSANEs on staff and number of new teleSANEs waiting to be signed off on call observation.
The Clinical Coordinator will co-share the role of On-call Clinical Supervisor with other coordinators. This will require responding to occasional pages from teleSANE team members after hours and on weekends to address emergent issues such as a shift call-off.
Travel is required, typically 4 to 8 times annually, with trips lasting 3 to 5 days on average.
Requirements and Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Professional experience providing care for pediatric sexual assault
Leadership experience in healthcare settings
Experience collaborating with healthcare administrators, emergency departments, and interdisciplinary teams
Essential Skills
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Leadership: Ability to lead teams and manage complex projects
Organization: Excellent organization skills; ability to organize, prioritize, and meet agreed upon deadlines
Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Independence: Ability to hold oneself accountable; self-motivated and can drive work forward with minimal supervision
Diplomacy: Advanced interpersonal skills for challenging situations, ability to build rapport and develop key partnerships
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree 8+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience Required Certifications: Registered Nurse – Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Candidates must possess the Registered Nurse license prior to hire. Upon hire, candidates will be required to obtain active nursing licensure in all states where SAFE-T is partnered (currently Idaho and Pennsylvania). Compact nursing licensure may substitute for individual state licensure wherever states allow.
Additional Required Qualifications
Experience: 6+ years of sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) experience
Certification: IAFN SANE certification (SANE-A or SANE-P)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing; master’s preferred
Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is supportive of flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work opportunities, when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work and/or remote arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
Ready to join our innovative team? Apply today and help us transform sexual assault care through technology and compassion.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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About the Position
Established in 2016, the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Telehealth (SAFE-T) System connects rural and underserved communities to expert Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) for live telehealth support during forensic examinations. Our program has conducted over 400 telehealth-supported forensic examinations during the past 8 years, and we continue to grow our service base regionally and nationally.
The IT Consultant will play a vital role on the SAFE-T team, supporting diverse technology initiatives that align with and further the program’s mission.
SAFE-T System is housed within Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing. This position is a full-time, on-campus, non-telecommuting/non-remote position, located at the University Park Campus in State College, Pennsylvania.
Primary duties include:
Working with teams to identify telehealth technology needs (e.g., networking, hardware, software) and assessing the feasibility of specialized requests like data security and handling. Evaluating, trialing, and recommending hardware and software solutions.
Responding to client and team requests for technical support and specialized guidance. Completing SAFE-T System risk assessments and working with hospital clients to implement SAFE-T System within their facility.
Responding to incidents, troubleshooting, and escalating concerns as needed. Assisting with contingency planning and implementation of contingency plan if situation requires. Once incident has been resolved, participating in after-action review and root cause analyses.
Preparing, configuring and deploying computer and hardware systems and software solutions.
Developing and delivering end-user training related to SAFE-T System technology and/or software applications.
Maintaining documentation related to SAFE-T System IT operations and configuration. Contributing to development of support materials like graphical representations (e.g., flow charts, presentation slides), visual guides, technology FAQs, one-page infographics, and web updates.
Managing iOS configuration and setup of SAFE-T Apple and Mac devices. Testing latest iOS version updates with SAFE-T System app and pushing updates to devices as needed.
Contributing to data security efforts including but not limited to user account setup and management; monitoring access requests to sensitive data; maintaining logs of staff IT compliance training due dates and completion; monitoring data upload, download, and deletion; maintaining password vault; and keeping SAFE-T System data security plan up to date.
Working with SAFE-T suppliers and contractors to purchase IT supplies, software, and hardware. Coordinating shipment and delivery of supplies to clients or to SAFE-T. Work with Penn State Purchasing as needed. Maintain IT inventory logs.
This position will report to the SAFE-T System Director of Information Technology and Telehealth Solutions and will collaborate with all members of the SAFE-T System core leadership team.
Occasional travel is expected about four to five times per year. Most travel will be same-day travel within Pennsylvania, but occasional travel out-of-state is likely in the future.
In addition, this position may require working an infrequent evening or weekend to troubleshoot or resolve an urgent IT issue, when there is a major deliverable due, or when SAFE-T has an event or training to host/attend.
Qualifications:
Familiarization with best practices in service management
Excellent commitment to customer service, problem-solving analysis, and critical thinking skills
Outstanding interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
Ability and willingness to learn quickly and independently
Demonstrated ability to be a team player
The preferred candidate will have specialized experience in one or more of the following areas:
IBM BigFix and/or JAMF; use of remote tools
Apple Scripting
Diagnosing desktop environments in MacOS (primarily) and Windows
Ensuring proper operation of network hardware and firewall setup
Software packaging, deployment, and license management
Experience with health IT and/or data security
Multimedia skills or experience
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree
1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None
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Consulting Opportunities
Description of Services Needed
We are seeking a strong academic writer to contract for writing support on specific projects related to SAFE-T Center research. As an independent contractor, you would directly support the Principal Investigator (PI) in advancing peer-reviewed journal publications, other academic and non-academic communication and outreach materials, and support grant application development.
Primary Duties
With guidance from the PI and SAFE-T Co-Investigators, work independently and collaboratively to rapidly advance the dissemination of SAFE-T research, policy, and outreach products. Advancing scientific publications, including generating ideas about publications related to project outcomes and process knowledge, work as a collaborative writing partner for academic and non-academic publications and grant applications, and addressing publication revisions and resubmissions, is the primary function of this role. Contributing to content for media or outreach is not the primary duty for this role, but this role may support those activities if needed.
We are seeking someone who possesses strong academic writing skills and can quickly learn about the SAFE-T Center program and research goals. The candidate will be able to adopt a writing style to ensure a cohesive message about SAFE-T Center is evident across publications and products. Social science academic writing experience with strong publication record is essential. Experience working with or on projects related to victimization is strongly preferred. This individual must be able to work independently and collaboratively with writing partners. Innovative thought regarding the framing, development, and dissemination of research and grant proposals is valued.
The individual will be self-managed and, as an independent contractor, will report regularly to the PI. The individual will need to plan his or her own schedule, coordinating several ongoing projects and assignments simultaneously, and track their time and effort. A Statement of Work will be required to clearly outline work to be performed and estimated time and level of effort. Please note that this is not a Penn State job or employment opportunity, but rather an independent contractor opportunity. The individual selected for this opportunity will have to register within the Penn State Supplier Management system.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send cover letter and CV to the attention of Jennifer Delwiche, SAFE-T Research Associate, at jkd5990@psu.edu.