Forensic Nurse Examiner Apprentice

University of Maryland Medical System•Easton, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is specially trained to become certified by the Maryland Board of Nursing to provide comprehensive care to adults, adolescents and children who have been impacted by sexual assault, intimate partner violence, child abuse, human trafficking and non-intentional trauma. This role works under the general direction of the Forensic Nurse Examiner Manager.

Requirements

Current Maryland License in good standing as a Registered Nurse.
Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
Associate’s degree
18 months of previous experience in a clinical setting
Must attend and successfully complete MBON Certified 40-hour didactic FNE Course within the first 60 days of the start date.
Apprentice RN will agree to provide 60 hours of on-call time each month while in the apprentice program.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Minimum three (3) years of previous experience in a clinical setting, preferred
If class and class time is paid for by University of Maryland, the FNE will agree to stay for one year after he/she is fully certified as an FNE-A.

Responsibilities

Under direction and oversight, assists in performing forensic evidentiary examinations on victims and alleged perpetrators in connection with chronic or acute physical, sexual, or domestic assaults.
Provides timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to patients with a complaint of sexual assault utilizing a clinical process.
Obtains consent from the subject or custodial/proper authority prior to the examination relative to photography and evidence collection.
Performs evidentiary physical assessments using ALS when indicated based on evidence-based research and unit-based training.
Completes the Physical Evidence Kit required by law enforcement authorities.
Photographs patients and injuries as training indicates using proper technique.
Ensures compliance with Chain of Custody requirements.
Interfaces with law enforcement officials, crime labs, prosecutors, and other authorized stakeholders concerning forensic processes and outcomes to include providing expert testimony in judicial proceedings.
Provides testing, prophylactic treatment, prescription refills and related education to patients who potentially may have been exposed to HIV during their assault.
Participates in peer reviews, staff meetings and SART meetings.
Perform all other duties as assigned.