Forensics Program Manager

MultiCare Health System

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forensic Program Manager coordinates and manages the forensic nursing education and training program for the MultiCare Health System to improve the quality of care received by victims of violent crimes through direct and indirect patient care, professional and public education, development of standards and protocols, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research. The incumbent participates in long range planning, develops and maintains policies, creates/monitors budgets and grants, and ensures current best-practice and state guidelines are applied to all program activities. This position is funded by a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Training grant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required
Registered Nurse license (RN) in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement (MSL)
Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) required or must be completed within two years of hire
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner – Adult/Adolescent (SANE-A) or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner – Pediatrics (SANE-P) required

Nice To Haves

Emergency department experience preferred

Responsibilities

Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates educational activities related to forensic nursing
Functions as a role model of victim centered care and professionalism; ensures nurses are prepared for forensic nursing care using a high level of clinical expertise
Develops and maintains appropriate organizational polices related to forensics
Prepares and manages the forensics budget and grants in collaboration with the MultiCare Grant Department and HRSA
Works collaboratively with state, local, and community stakeholders within the community to educate on forensics and violence prevention
Participates in long range planning, goal setting, program development, and ongoing curriculum evaluation