Program Manager - Forensic Nurse Examiner

Kootenai Hospital; Idaho; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Robust Retirement Plan

Shift differentials

Job summary

Kootenai Health is seeking a visionary Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Leader to develop, implement, and continuously evaluate the FNE program across our system. You will lead curriculum development, quality improvement, and regulatory alignment to improve survivor care and outcomes.

The role involves collaboration with ED, law enforcement, and victim services, overseeing budget and staff, and conducting trainings. Strong leadership and SANE credentials are essential for success.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Idaho RN license or compact with Idaho before start date.
• Minimum 4 years nursing experience; at least 2 in ED.
• SANE-A and SANE-P certification within specified timeframes; obtain within 1 year, second within 2 years.
• ENPC and (CEN or CPEN) preferred.
• Forensic Nursing program completion preferred.
• Pediatric patient care experience preferred.
• Supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees FNE program and day-to-day operations, including on-call scheduling, payroll, and department personnel.
• Responsible for FNE program development, coordination, and educational activities evaluation.
• Aligns policies and processes for FNE with best-practice; ensures regulatory compliance.
• Serves as a Forensic Nurse Examiner as needed and participates in on-call rotation.
• Performs complete medical forensic exams with detailed history, head-to-toe assessment, forensic photography, screenings, and follow-up recommendations.
• Develops annual budget and identifies revenue sources.
• Manages peer review, chart audit, and quality assurance mechanisms.
• Participates in recruitment, retention, and development of FNE staff.
• Coordinates program orientation and ongoing training for FNEs.
• Schedules staff meetings and distributes minutes.
• Conducts quarterly check-ins and evaluations.
• Acts as liaison with community groups and SARTs; provides community education.
• Develops and maintains departmental policies for the FNE program.
• Testifies in court as an expert and assists others with court testimony.
• Collaborates with law enforcement, Prosecutor’s Office, and victim services.
• Participates in long-range planning and program evaluation.
• Serves as a resource to program participants.
• Oversees inventory and equipment needs and maintenance.

Education

BSN

Idaho RN license

SANE-A

SANE-P

ENPC

CEN

CPEN

Forensic Nursing

Job description

Kootenai Health is seeking a visionary Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Leader to develop, implement, and continuously evaluate the FNE program across our system. You will lead curriculum development, quality improvement, and regulatory alignment to improve survivor care and outcomes.

The role involves collaboration with ED, law enforcement, and victim services, overseeing budget and staff, and conducting trainings. Strong leadership and SANE credentials are essential for success.