RN Forensic Nurse Examiner - Full Time

Seeking RN for Forensic Nurse Examiner opportunity.  Will work Full time, 72 hours bi-weekly, 7:30p - 5:00a.  Will include occasional on call. FNE certification required for this full-time night shift role.

Job Summary

The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) provides patient care to adults, adolescents, and children who have been impacted by sexual assault/abuse, child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, elder abuse, strangulation, or other related forensic issues. The Forensic Nurse Examiner team, provides compassionate, culturally sensitive and comprehensive assessments, evidence collections, chain of custody and documentation of forensic patients.

The FNE collaborates with law enforcement, child and elderly advocacy programs to meet the needs of each individual patient and is also responsible for testifying as an expert witness in the court of law; providing education/outreach to the community at large, interfacing with medical professionals, law enforcement agencies, criminal justice, victim advocacy and external support agencies that provide services to victims of crime and violence.

Independently provides patient care using the nursing process and performs leadership and teaching duties necessary for effective patient care.  Supports and participates in continuous quality improvement activities.  Functions within the limits of the State and Federal licensing and regulatory bodies.

Essential Functions:

• Uses knowledge and experience in identifying patient needs and prioritizing treatment.  Recognizes and accurately documents and communicates subtle changes in patient assessment.
• Provides initial assessment and reassessments according to current organizational and department standards for Assessment of Patients and Nursing Assessment.
• Anticipates potential changes in patient’s condition and responds appropriately 

• Provides complete evidentiary examination as per protocol, with thorough documentation.
• Initiates individualized plan of care using nursing diagnosis based on identified patient needs and includes all available resources, e.g., family, caregivers, other disciplines and community agencies.
• Completely and accurately implements and documents nursing interventions and patient response.  Communicates pertinent information to patient and members of the health care team in a concise and timely manner.
• Demonstrates flexibility in giving and receiving patient assignments on the department and hospital-wide based on skill mix of the staff available and patient care demands.
• Notifies law enforcement for felony crime if not already notified.
• Demonstrates willingness to ensure the FNE program has 24 hour coverage.
• Reviews, evaluates and documents effectiveness of interventions, making modifications as needed on the plan of care.

 Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Maryland.
• Registered nurse with at least 2 years of experience in Emergency medicine, and/or maternal-child health.
• Eligible for (within the first 6 months in position), or currently certified by the Maryland Board of Nursing as a Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE), Forensic Nurse Examiner – Adolescent/Adult (FNE-A_ and Forensic Nurse Examiner Pediatric (FNE-P)      
• Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• 2-3 years acute care experience is required

 Patient Contact

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:

•                  Infant (31 thru 12 months)
•                 Child (13 months thru 12 years)
•                  Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)
•                  Adult (18 years thru 65 years)
•                  Geriatric (66 years)         

Physical Demands:

Medium-Heavy Work – Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking.  Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY
Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program. 

Pay is based on experience, skills and education.   If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours.  The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.

Pay range: $35.00 - $52.00

Salary : $35 - $52