We are hiring for a Director of Nursing for the SAFE Services department at UofL Hospital.

Location: 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40202

Shift: Day Shift, 5 days/week

About The Department

UofL Health is a leader in sexual assault and domestic violence victim care in the community. SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner) Services at UofL Hospital connects sexual assault and domestic violence victims with much-needed resources including medical/forensic exams, safety planning, assistance with legal protections, and more. UofL Hospital Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) are available 24/7 at all UofL Health Emergency Departments. UofL Health – UofL Hospital, UofL Health – Jewish Hospital, UofL Health – Mary and Elizabeth and UofL Health - Shelbyville Hospitals all hold Cabinet for Health and Family Services designation as SANE-Ready facilities. SAFE Services at UofL Hospital has continued to expand services and reach out to more victims in our community since its inception. In 2023, over 1000 patients accessed domestic violence and sexual assault services through UofL SAFE Services.

Sexual assault continues to be the most underreported crime in our community and many victims are reluctant to seek medical care. While the number of sexual assaults reported to police has remained mostly unchanged, SAFE Services continues to work to encourage victims to come forward, seek needed medical care, and access resources for dealing with the physical and emotional impact of their assault – regardless of if they choose to report to law enforcement.

About Us

UofL Hospital, a 404-bed academic teaching and research hospital, is at the heart of the Louisville Metro area in downtown Louisville. UofL Hospital offers a second-to-none cancer center, world-renowned trauma team and a uniquely streamlined, nationally accredited stroke center—the latest innovations in a history of world-class care. UofL Hospital is the only adult Level I Trauma Center in the region, which includes the only dedicated burn center in Kentucky.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Job Summary

The director of nursing for SAFE Services will be responsible for directing, planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating nursing care and patient outcomes. This role is also responsible for resource management, policy and program development, and fiscal management. The director is responsible for 24/7 operations of their department.

Required Qualifications 

• Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky
• Master’s degree in nursing, administration, education, or other leadership field
  • If Master’s Degree in other discipline outside of nursing, then must have a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing

• 7+ years of experience as an RN in an academic hospital setting and 5+ years of RN leadership experience in an academic hospital setting

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Active Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or DNP in nursing
• National nursing certification in field of specialty completed within 1 year of hire date

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay & benefits options
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Free tuition to UofL for part- and full-time employees for child/spouse/domestic partner
• 401K with employer match

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