Forensic Team Coordinator

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

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Summary

Assists in the development of a comprehensive forensic center while reporting to Nursing Leadership. The Coordinator of the Forensic Program has the responsibility for 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 provide forensic 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 Forensic Nurses (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

• Bachelor's 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 Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
• SANE-A - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult - International Association of Forensic Nurses Upon Hire.
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire.
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire.
• 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 opport