Tele Forensic Nurse Consultant, Harborview Medical Center

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Harborview Medical Center Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE)/Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program has an outstanding opportunity for a Tele Forensic Nurse Examiner (TFE). This is a fully remote unit with nurses working from their home. Nurses are expected to participate in monthly case reviews and quarterly QA meetings. The role provides remote consultation and clinical support for forensic examinations across Washington State, guiding nurses in forensic assessment, documentation, evidence collection, and discharge planning. It also supports care related to sexual assault and domestic violence non-fatal strangulation, assists with evidence handling, and ensures adherence to program policies and standards.

Requirements

Have/obtain Washington State Registered Nurse licensure or MSL.
Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum two years of nursing experience.
Three or more years of recent forensic nursing experience, including sexual assault and domestic violence non-fatal strangulation examinations.
Successful completion of: 40-hour Adult/Adolescent SANE Training, (Harborview training preferred, but not required)
Successful completion of: 40-hour Pediatric SANE Training, (Harborview training preferred, but not required)

Nice To Haves

Harborview training for SANE is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide remote consultation and clinical support for forensic examinations across Washington State.
Guide nurses in forensic assessment, documentation, evidence collection, and discharge planning.
Participate in pre-exam huddles and post-exam debriefs with care teams and advocacy partners.
Support care related to sexual assault, and domestic violence non-fatal strangulation.
Assist with evidence handling and use of Washington State evidence tracking systems.
Adhere to Harborview FNE/SANE Program policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
Complete required documentation, data collection, and consultation tracking.
Participate in program meetings, case reviews, and ongoing training.