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Registered Nurse / SART Coordinator / Educator Job Code: 2026:OTZ-188 Location: Kotzebue, Alaska Program: SART FT/PT Status: Full Time Job Responsibilities:
MANIILAQ ASSOCIATION
5/2026
Title: Registered Nurse/SART Coordinator and Educator Pay Grade: 31
Program: SART Status: Non-Exempt
Housing Priority: 3 Covered: Yes
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the development, coordination, and over site of the Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) Staff, Program Education and Orientation Process. Will work in conjunction with team members from law enforcement and advocacy agencies. Performs medical-forensic exam utilizing program protocols. Procedures and treatment will be developed using department standards and protocols approved by the Medical Director. Identifies the staffing needs and develops nurse recruitment to provide the SART examinations. Reports to the Chief Nursing Officer or designee for operational duties and the Medical Director for medical standards.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Initiates and utilizes the nursing process to meet the holistic needs of the patient and family while adhering to the professional standards set forth by the American Nurses' Association.
2. Observes the patient's clinical condition: recognizes, identifies, and interprets serious and/or emergent situations while initiating appropriate nursing interventions.
3. Utilizes the State of Alaska Forensic Evidence Collection Kit to collect, process, and maintain the chain of custody for forensic samples.
4. Safeguards the patient's right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential manner.
5. Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual nursing judgements and actions.
6. When qualified, volunteers to participate in emergency medivac procedures as needed.
7. Initiates program development, departmental and organizational performance improvement activities.
8. Utilizes incident and medication error reporting protocols per MHC policies.
9. Documents the medical-forensic exam process and findings. Documentation may be completed through the use of written, diagrammatic, and/or photographic means.
10. Communicates medical-forensic exam findings with the patient and provides patient education based on patient history, medical-forensic exam findings, diagnosis, and treatment needs.
11. Develops the discharge plan of care with the patient and team members to ensure the patients's medical and legal needs are met.
12. Provides patient referrals as needed for continuation of health care.
13. Communicates with team members the observations and findings related to the medical-forensic exam.
14. Provides testimony, fact or expert, in court regarding patient care and medical-forensic exam findings.
15. Participates in ongoing case review, peer review, and quality assurance.
16. Present educational/informational materials to professional/public audiences as needed.
17. Observes all legal requirements related to mandatory reporting.
18. Schedule flexes to meet departmental, regulatory, medical center, and emergency needs, to include insuring call coverage 24/7 - 365 days a year and informs all necessary parties if there will be a break in coverage.
19. Uses independent judgement to assign work to team members and to responsibly direct team members. Creates supporting systems that enable and empower team members to jointly plan and deliver care. Exemplifies professional role boundaries while collaborating and participating with law enforcement, advocacy agencies and the Office of Children's Services, primary team members and other departments.
20. Maintains records of cases, bills other agencies as appropriate, and prepares reports for the Board of Directors as requested.
21. Performs other related duties as required

Job Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Associates Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Must have a RN license in good standing and be eligible to apply for an Alaska licensure as a Registered Nurse. BLS. SANE-A and SANE- P certification preferred. Must have detailed knowledge of roles and responsibilities of law enforcement, OCS, District Attorney, Attorney General, Office of Public Advocacy, and Maniilaq Family Crisis Center. Must understand processes involved in criminal prosecution. Must have excellent communication and conflict resolution skills. Passionate about nursing profession including forensic nursing. Able to prioritize, delegate assignments, promote teamwork, and coach staff to meet/exceed safety and quality performance goals. Mentors professional nursing practice and management competencies. Visible, accessible, and communicates regularly with staff and Team members on all shifts. Promotes collegiality. Recognizes and illuminates individual and team accomplishments. Must have demonstrated ability to bring diverse groups together to work collaboratively. Ability to lift up to 70 pounds. Must be able to pass the annual core competencies assigned to the unit.
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DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.