Registered Nurses - (SANE)/(FHP-M)

ERP International•Nellis AFB, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ERP International is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) - Certified Forensic Healthcare Nurse – Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)/ Forensic Healthcare Program-Manager (FHP-M) at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center, Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV. This role offers the opportunity to provide care for Military Members, their Families, and Retired Military Veterans. ERP International has been recognized as one of The Washington Post’s 2025 Top Workplaces.

Requirements

Graduate from a baccalaureate degree (BSN) program in nursing accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Forensic Nurse (SANE-A).
At least one year of experience in an emergency room.
One year of experience must have occurred within the last three years.
Possess current unrestricted RN License from any state.
Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC) certification.
Ability to pass a government background check/security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Certified Forensic Healthcare Nurse – Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)/ Forensic Healthcare Program-Manager (FHP-M)

Responsibilities

Execute clinical shifts within the Emergency Medicine Department as a secondary duty, with primary scheduling and operational priority dedicated to Force Health Protection - Medical (FHP-M) responsibilities.
Provide specialized medical forensic examinations and coordinated follow-up care for pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients who report sexual assault, sexual abuse, interpersonal violence, strangulation, or other forms of physical trauma.
Oversee daily operations of the FHP, including sustaining a 24/7 forensic medical response capability, managing the examiner call schedule, maintaining training and competency records, ensuring compliance with DoD/W and DHA requirements, and enforcing documentation, evidence tracking, and reporting standards.
Support program development, readiness activities, and continuous quality improvement for all forensic healthcare personnel.
Coordinate closely with the Sexual Assault Prevention Response (SAPR) program, Military Criminal Investigative Organizations (MCIOs), Judge Advocate General (JAG), Security Forces, Behavioral Health, Emergency Medicine, and other internal and external partners to ensure proper evidence processes, continuity of care, and adherence to medico-legal standards.
Coordinate with local civilian hospitals and advocacy agencies to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
Ensure timely access to forensic medical services for Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, and associated operational areas, and maintain the program’s clinical integrity, operational effectiveness, and readiness.
Manage daily operations and overall administration of the FHP, including coordination, planning, and implementation of all program functions in accordance with DoD/W and DHA policy.
Maintain continuous oversight of program activities, documentation, evidence handling requirements, and internal processes to ensure trauma-informed, patient-centered forensic healthcare is consistently delivered.
Manage staffing availability for the FHP, ensure training for SANE’s, monitor supplies, equipment, and resources necessary to support timely forensic medical examinations.
Develop, update, and enforce local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed, adjust workflows, and support administrative processes to ensure consistent and compliant program operations, aligning them with DHA procedural instructions, DoD/W directives, and forensic healthcare standards.
Conduct quality assurance and process improvement efforts for the FHP, including case reviews, documentation audits, evidence checks, and compliance assessments to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare and submit reports and metrics to MTF leadership and higher headquarters as required, support internal and external inspections, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Provide recommendations on program needs, resource allocation, and system-level improvements to maintain program integrity, compliance, and operational readiness.
Conduct comprehensive medical forensic assessments in accordance with DoD/W and DHA policy, established forensic protocols, and applicable state or national standards.
Obtain patient history, perform detailed physical assessments, identify and document injuries, and complete all components of the forensic examination consistent with recognized medico-legal requirements.
Collect, label, preserve, and document forensic evidence using approved sexual assault medical forensic examination kits and associated documentation.
Ensure compliance of chain-of-custody procedures, local and federal regulations, and DHA documentation standards, ensuring proper storage, transfer, and accountability.
Complete forensic documentation, including the DD Form 2911 or successor forms, photographs, body maps, and supplemental notes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and legal sufficiency.
Participate in the 24/7 forensic response capability by taking part in the SAMFE/SANE call rotation and responding to acute cases within established time requirements.
Respond to examinations requested by the Emergency Department, outpatient clinics, unit leadership, SAPR, Security Forces, or military investigative organizations.
Conduct medical forensic examinations on suspects, maintaining objective, unbiased, and fact-based documentation.
Provide fact-based testimony in administrative investigative or judicial proceedings, regarding actions taken during the examination and the documentation produced.
Coordinate and maintain the training, education, and competency requirements for all personnel involved in the FHP.
Oversee initial and ongoing training for SAMFEs, ensuring that all examiners meet the established clinical, legal, and documentation standards required by DoD/W, DHA, Service-specific regulations, and forensic nursing guidelines.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date training files, competency checklists, clinical currency documentation, continuing education records, and any certifications required for participation in the program.
Support onboarding orientation, and precepting of new forensic examiners by coordinating structured training experiences, observation opportunities, supervised examinations, and skills development activities.
Ensure new examiners demonstrate competency in nursing forensic techniques, documentation requirements, evidence handling, trauma-informed care, and program-specific procedures before being added to the approved call roster.
Plan, organize, and facilitate ongoing education to maintain program readiness and ensure adherence to evolving forensic healthcare standards.
Develop and provide training for interdisciplinary partners, including Emergency Department staff, Behavioral Health providers, Security Forces, SAPR personnel, and investigative agencies.
Monitor compliance with annual competency requirements, continuing education mandates, and any DHA or Service-directed training updates.
Provide recommendations to leadership regarding training needs, curriculum improvements, and opportunities to enhance examiner proficiency and program effectiveness.
Manage all case tracking, data collection, and reporting functions necessary to support the FHP and to ensure compliance with DoD/W, DHA, and Service-specific requirements.
Maintain accurate and complete records of all forensic medical encounters, including restricted and unrestricted sexual assault cases, interpersonal violence cases, strangulation assessments, and any suspect examinations conducted in accordance with policy.
Ensure that all case information is documented in approved tracking systems and that data is maintained securely and confidentially in accordance with federal, regulatory, and medico-legal standards.
Monitor each case from initial presentation through the completion of care, ensuring appropriate follow-up appointments, laboratory testing, referral, and handoffs to medical, behavioral health, or advocacy services occur as required.
Ensure that timely communication and coordination occur with authorized stakeholders, including SAPR personnel for unrestricted cases, MCIOs, and healthcare providers, while ensuring compliance with privacy laws, restricted reporting guidelines, and evidentiary requirements.
Maintain meticulous documentation of follow-up status, ensuring that no required element of care is missed and that continuity of care is preserved.
Compile, analyze, and prepare data and reports for MTF leadership, higher headquarters, DHA, and installation-level leadership.
Ensure timely submission of all required reports, trackers, and datasets in accordance with established suspense dates and reporting frameworks.
Prepare documentation and data for inspections, staff assistance visits (SAVs), audits, and inquiries from oversight agencies.
Maintain all forensic evidence logs, documentation archives, chain-of-custody records, and retention files to support legal, investigative, and administrative requirements.
Lead and manage quality assurance and process improvement activities for the Forensic Healthcare Program to ensure compliance with all applicable DoD/W, DHA, and Service-specific requirements.
Conduct regular reviews of forensic medical documentation, including DD Form 2911s, photographs, injury diagrams, clinical notes, and chain-of-custody documentation, to verify completeness, clarity, accuracy, and adherence to medico-legal standards.
Perform case audits, evidence-handling reviews, and program-level assessments to evaluate compliance with established forensic protocols, restricted and unrestricted reporting policies, and evidence retention requirements.
Verify that forensic kits, supplies, and equipment are properly maintained, current, and available to support the 24/7 response mission.
Ensure that all program SOPs, checklists, workflows, and training materials reflect current DAH guidance, best practices, and evolving forensic healthcare standards, updating documents as needed.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including SAPR, MCIOs, JAG, Security Forces, Behavioral Health, Emergency Medicine, and other clinical departments to address process barriers, streamline coordination, and improve the overall quality of forensic response.
Participate in interdisciplinary committees such as SART, SACMG, and high-risk or case management meetings by providing clinical and forensic input, identifying system deficiencies and recommending enhancements to improve collaboration and case outcomes.
Develop and track quality metrics, create action plans for identified deficiencies, and monitor the implementation of corrective measures.
Regularly brief leadership on program performance, trends, readiness issues, and areas requiring command support, thereby strengthening the program’s overall effectiveness, transparency, and integrity.
Serve as a primary clinical and programmatic resource for the installation’s coordinated response to sexual assault, sexual abuse, interpersonal violence, strangulation, and other forms of physical trauma requiring forensic medical involvement.
Provide expert nursing and forensic consultation to medical staff, leadership, investigative agencies, and installation partners to ensure cases are managed in accordance with policy, trauma-informed principles, and medico-legal standards.
Maintain effective working relationships with the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Team (SART), the Sexual Assault Case Management Group (SACMG), the Clinical Review Committee or Incident Determination Committee, High-Risk Working Groups, and other designated forums.
Assist with reviewing installation-level procedures, recommending improvements, and contributing to multi-disciplinary strategies that enhance victim support and program readiness.
Support coordination with civilian agencies, including community hospitals, victim advocacy centers, forensic laboratories, and other external partners involved in the care of military beneficiaries.
Participate in the development and revision of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) or Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) that govern cross-institution collaboration, evidence transfer, and mutual support during forensic examinations.
May be requested to provide factual testimony in administrative or judicial proceedings regarding observations, documentation, and actions taken during forensic medical examinations, within the ER scope of practice.
Support installation education and outreach efforts by providing briefings, training sessions, and informational materials to promote awareness of forensic healthcare services, reporting options, and trauma-informed response principles across the military community.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Forensic Healthcare Program and the Military Treatment Facility, to include participating in special projects, emergency response activities, readiness exercises, mandatory training, and committee or workgroup assignments as directed.
Prepare the Forensic Healthcare Program for internal and external inspections, evaluations, and Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs).
May be required to adjust work hours or assume additional responsibilities during periods of high operational tempo, inspections, or mission critical needs.
Comply with occupational health requirements related to immunizations, infection control, and other clinical readiness.