Forensic Care Team Lead

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Coordinator of the Forensic Program to monitor, promote, coordinate and evaluate 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 provide forensic care coordination for patients of any age.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and forensic nursing training.
• 4 years of RN experience in acute care and pursuit/holding of SANE-A certification.
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and EMR; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day forensic team operations, scheduling, payroll, and evaluations.
• Develop evidence-based protocols for forensic patient care across continuum.
• Collaborate with EMS and police to ensure continuity of care from pre-hospital to hospital.
• Coordinate ongoing educational activities for nursing staff on forensic care.
• Attend court as an expert witness when requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

EMR knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

SANE-A certification (or eligible)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

EMR systems

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Coordinator of the Forensic Program to monitor, promote, coordinate and evaluate 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 provide forensic care coordination for patients of any age.