Forensic Care Coordination Lead

lvhn; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a Coordinator of the Forensic Program to lead day-to-day forensic team operations and partner with Nursing Leadership. The role involves developing protocols, coordinating with EMS and law enforcement, and ensuring high-quality forensic care across ages.

The incumbent will collaborate with physicians, staff, and community partners to promote standards, education, and patient safety in forensic care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and forensic nurse training completed.
• SANE-A certification and ongoing professional education.
• RN license in Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Experience in acute care and forensic care coordination.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinates with EMS and police to assure continuity of care from pre-hospital to hospital.
• Collaborates with community agencies to monitor metrics for forensic patient care improvements.
• Facilitates ongoing educational activities and community health program involvement.
• Attends court as an expert witness when requested.
• Provides care to victims of violence and abuse through medical-forensic services.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

EMR proficiency

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

SANE-A certification

RN License - PA

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

EMR software

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a Coordinator of the Forensic Program to lead day-to-day forensic team operations and partner with Nursing Leadership. The role involves developing protocols, coordinating with EMS and law enforcement, and ensuring high-quality forensic care across ages.

The incumbent will collaborate with physicians, staff, and community partners to promote standards, education, and patient safety in forensic care.