Forensic Team Coordinator

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Summary
Assists in the development of a comprehensive forensic center while reporting to Nursing Leadership. The Coordinator of the Forensic Program has the responsibilityfor monitoring promoting coordinating and evaluating all forensic related activities and to manage the forensic staff. This individual will fulfill his/her job responsibilities in collaboration with the Department of Nursing Physicians Ancillary staff EMS Legal and Administration. He/she demonstrates knowledge and skills to provideforensic care coordination for patients of any age.

Job Duties

• Manages day-to-day forensic team operations and administration schedule payroll employee evaluations training.
• Develop and recommend evidence-based protocols and guidelines for best practice treatment of forensic patients across the continuum of care.
• Works with the Emergency Medical Services and the police to assure optimal continuity of care from pre-hospital to hospital.
• Work closely with the community agencies to assure metrics are in place for continuous implementation in the care of the forensic patients.
• Facilitates ongoing educational activities and awareness related to the care of the forensic patients to nursing staff and other healthcare providers within the institution.
• Participates in hospital-based community health programs to promote awareness and education of forensic patient health issues in the community.
• Achieve and maintain compliance with all local regional and national levels related to best practices for forensic patients. Speaks at educational conferences and becomes involved with and serves as a member of the Emergency nurse association (ENA)the Sexual assault response team (SART) the International Association of ForensicNurses (IAFN) and the Academy of Forensic Nursing (AFN).
• Holds monthly forensic team meetings and provides continuing education to team members.
• Attends court when requested as an expert witness.
• Provide medical-forensic care to patients who have experienced sexual assault domestic violence child abuse strangulation elder abuse human trafficking and other violent crimes through direct patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing and
• completed training to become a Forensic Nurse.
• 4 years years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting and completion of the requirements to obtain a SANE-A certification (minimum 40-hr SANE didactic course and accrual of 300 hours of SANE related practice within the past 3 years).
• Computer skills (Word Excel PowerPoint EMR).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Customer satisfaction.
• Problem solving and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of relevant software and hardware.
• RN - Licensed Registered NursePA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and
• SANE-A - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult - International Association of Forensic Nurses Upon Hire and
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire and
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire and
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing frequent keyboard use *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday -Friday 0700-1530.

Department:

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - CC