Travel Nurse RN - SANE / Forensic - $3,680 per week

Lux Travel Nurse is seeking a travel nurse RN SANE / Forensic for a travel nursing job in Kotzebue, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: SANE / Forensic
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) Program Coordinator

Department: Forensic Nursing / Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
Reports To: Chief Nursing Officer (Operational Oversight) and Medical Director (Clinical Standards)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) Program Coordinator is responsible for the leadership, development, coordination, and oversight of the Forensic Nurse Examiner Program. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered forensic nursing services while maintaining compliance with clinical, legal, regulatory, and organizational standards. The FNE Program Coordinator collaborates closely with law enforcement agencies, advocacy organizations, legal entities, and healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive forensic care to patients affected by violence, abuse, and trauma.

The Coordinator oversees staff recruitment, orientation, continuing education, scheduling, quality assurance activities, and program development. The position also performs medical-forensic examinations, collects forensic evidence, maintains chain of custody, and provides expert consultation and testimony when required.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Practice

• Conduct comprehensive medical-forensic examinations in accordance with approved program protocols, departmental standards, and Medical Director guidelines.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while adhering to American Nurses Association standards.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergent and complex patient care situations.
• Collect, process, document, and preserve forensic evidence utilizing the State of Alaska Forensic Evidence Collection Kit and established chain-of-custody procedures.
• Document examination findings through written, diagrammatic, and photographic methods as appropriate.
• Educate patients regarding examination findings, treatment recommendations, follow-up care, and available community resources.
• Develop individualized discharge plans that address both medical and legal needs.
• Facilitate referrals for ongoing healthcare, counseling, advocacy, and community support services.
• Comply with mandatory reporting laws and organizational policies.

Program Leadership and Administration

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the Forensic Nurse Examiner Program.
• Coordinate orientation, training, competency assessment, and continuing education for Forensic Nurse Examiner staff.
• Assess staffing needs and recruit qualified nurses to ensure adequate SART examination coverage.
• Develop and maintain staffing schedules to ensure 24-hour, 7-day-per-week, year-round program availability.
• Notify appropriate stakeholders of any anticipated disruptions in coverage and implement contingency plans.
• Maintain program records, case statistics, billing documentation, and required reports.
• Prepare and present reports, program updates, and performance metrics to leadership and the Board of Directors as requested.

Collaboration and Community Relations

• Serve as a liaison between healthcare providers, law enforcement agencies, advocacy organizations, legal entities, and community partners.
• Work collaboratively with the Office of Children's Services (OCS), District Attorney's Office, Attorney General's Office, Office of Public Advocacy, Family Crisis Centers, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and coordinated response efforts.
• Present educational and informational programs to healthcare professionals, community organizations, schools, and the public.
• Foster positive professional relationships that support trauma-informed and victim-centered care.

Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement

• Participate in peer review, case review, quality assurance, and performance improvement activities.
• Monitor compliance with clinical, legal, and accreditation standards.
• Analyze program outcomes and implement improvement initiatives.
• Report incidents and medication errors according to organizational policies.
• Promote a culture of patient safety, professional accountability, and continuous learning.

Professional Leadership

• Use independent judgment to assign work, delegate responsibilities, and direct team members.
• Mentor and support nursing staff through coaching, professional development, and performance feedback.
• Promote teamwork, collaboration, accountability, and excellence in patient care.
• Recognize individual and team achievements while fostering a positive work environment.
• Serve as a role model for professional nursing practice and ethical conduct.
• Provide factual and expert testimony in legal proceedings regarding forensic examinations and patient care.
• Participate in emergency medevac procedures when qualified and needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum QualificationsEducation

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited college or university required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure and Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Eligible for Alaska Registered Nurse licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• SANE-A (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent) certification preferred.
• SANE-P (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Pediatric) certification preferred.

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of forensic nursing practices, evidence collection procedures, and trauma-informed care.
• Understanding of criminal justice processes and prosecution procedures.
• Working knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement, Office of Children's Services, District Attorney's Office, Attorney General's Office, Office of Public Advocacy, and community advocacy organizations.
• Experience in emergency nursing, critical care, women's health, pediatrics, forensic nursing, or related clinical specialties preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and program management abilities.
• Ability to recruit, mentor, coach, and evaluate staff.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships among diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and work independently.
• Commitment to patient advocacy, trauma-informed care, and professional nursing excellence.
• Proficiency with medical documentation and electronic health record systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and provide direct patient care.
• Ability to successfully complete annual competency requirements.

Working Conditions

• On-call responsibilities may be required to maintain 24/7 program coverage.
• Exposure to patients experiencing trauma, violence, abuse, and emotional distress.
• Interaction with law enforcement personnel, attorneys, and court systems.
• Occasional travel for training, meetings, education, or court appearances may be required.

About Lux Travel Nurse

Born from hands-on experience, Lux Nursing's team of veteran nurses and travel professionals stands ready to guide you. With over half a century of combined expertise, we've walked in your shoes. Now, we're here to illuminate your path, matching your passion with purpose. Let our hard-won wisdom fuel your journey to the perfect placement. And let our commitment to underserved communities give your hard work unique purpose.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Weekly pay
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Employee assistance programs
• Life insurance