Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE)

INOVA CmbH • Falls Church, VA

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About The Position

Inova Cornwall Forensic Assessment and Consultation Teams (FACT) is looking for a dedicated Forensic Nurse Examiner to join the team. This role will be PRN; department hours are 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. M-Su. Must be able to work 48 hours every 8-week scheduling period. Shifts range from 6-12 hours - self-scheduling. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing or Associate's Degree. If RN has an Associate's Degree, within 2 years of date of hire, they must meet with their nurse leader and conduct the following: 1.) Identify which accredited school they plan to attend 2.) Provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date 3.) Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses 4.) Complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
• Minimum of 6 months of Registered Nurse clinical experience.
• BLS from AHA for Healthcare Provider certification required; Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to display a caring demeanor toward others.
• Proficient computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
• Prior experience in forensic nursing.
• RN licensed in the state of VA.
• Completion of accredited SANE adult & pediatric course upon start.
• Completion of accredited SANE courses through IAFN within 30 days of start or transfer. Both Adult & Pediatric course completion required.

Responsibilities

• Performs a forensic medical assessment, collects appropriate forensic evidence, provides psychological support, and offers referrals for follow-up and counseling.
• Testifies in the court system as an expert in the field of sexual assault and physical violence.
• Requires travel to other jurisdictions/ facilities as warranted including other medical facilities, courts and detention center environments.
• Provides knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patient, family, nurse, and healthcare delivery teams.
• Conducts all patient care in a patient and family-centered manner. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum, to include patient and family education.
• Serves as an empowering body to influence patient empowerment, and successful outcomes of financial and clinical quality, through relationships and access-based knowledge.
• Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning.

Benefits

• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree