Manager of Forensic Nursing Services - Advanc

Purpose of Position:

Provide leadership and oversight of the Forensic Nursing Program, including direct medical-forensic services, supervision of the SANE team, and coordination of community education and outreach. Deliver advanced clinical care to patients affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, child maltreatment, and strangulation. Manage program operations, grants, and multidisciplinary collaboration in alignment with NSHC’s mission and values.

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values.  Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions:

• Perform medical-forensic assessments, examinations, and documentation per program protocols and standing orders.

• Provide advanced clinical care as an FNP, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for patients experiencing interpersonal violence.

• Supervise and mentor forensic nursing staff, including scheduling, performance evaluation, and clinical education.

• Manage grant-funded program activities, including reporting, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.

• Coordinate 24/7 coverage and on-call scheduling for forensic services.

• Lead quality assurance and improvement initiatives, including case reviews and team meetings.

• Develop and deliver education and outreach on forensic nursing topics to internal staff and community partners.

• Facilitate regional Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and participate in multidisciplinary teams such as the Child Advocacy Center.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Personal Traits:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride.  Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• Advanced clinical knowledge in family practice and trauma-informed care.

• Expertise in forensic examination procedures, evidence collection, and documentation.

• Understanding of SART and multidisciplinary team functions.

• Familiarity with current research and best practices in treating victims of interpersonal violence.

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered on a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork.   All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills.   All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance.   In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly.  Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below: 

• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.

• Ability to provide care in high-stress, trauma-informed environments.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proficiency in managing grants and program operations.

• Commitment to cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values.

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirements:

∙Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment

∙Sit more than half the workday

∙Stand and/or walk less than half the workday

∙Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach

∙View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time

∙Use hands and arm for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a time

∙Lift or carry unaided less than 50 pounds

∙See and hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions:

• Work is conducted in a standard office and clinical environment, including exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substances

• Some travel is required

• Travel via large aircraft, small aircraft (less than 16 passengers), snowmobiles, ATVs, or boats

• Work may be conducted outside in inclement weather conditions