Forensic Nurse Examiner - Part time
About The Position
The Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) provides medico-legal consultative and healthcare services across healthcare, legal-system, and community settings. The role is collaborative and participates in a formal multidisciplinary investigative team process. The FNE applies specialized knowledge in the healthcare management of victims and suspects, evidence collection, forensic documentation, and interpretation of non-accidental trauma in relation to normal variants, anatomic anomalies, and other differential diagnoses. The position requires strong clinical skills, including designated medical functions. Key requirements include availability for on-call FNE services, willingness to travel, public speaking, and maintaining current practice through literature review, certification, and continuing education.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- At least three years of experience in a specialized nursing field involving women, infants, or children, or in emergency or trauma nursing.
- Registered Nurse license.
- BLS Certification (Basic Life Support), American Heart Association-approved Healthcare Provider (HCP).
- Must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Registered Nurse in Virginia, with either a Nurse Licensure Compact multistate license or a Virginia single-state license.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Self-directed, with the ability to work autonomously.
- New hires must have appropriate American Heart Association certification before completing orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Completion of a basic-entry Forensic Nursing course meeting IAFN educational guidelines.
- Current SANE-A or SANE-P certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide medico-legal consultative and healthcare services.
- Participate in a formal multidisciplinary investigative team process.
- Apply specialized knowledge in the healthcare management of victims and suspects.
- Collect evidence and complete forensic documentation.
- Interpret non-accidental trauma in relation to normal variants, anatomic anomalies, and other differential diagnoses.
- Perform designated medical functions.
- Remain available for on-call FNE services and travel as required.
- Engage in public speaking.
- Maintain current practice through literature review, certification, and continuing education.
Benefits
- A zero-deductible health plan.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Tuition assistance.
- Retirement savings match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Healthy U incentive-based wellness program.
- Health savings account and flexible spending account for childcare.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Professional development.
- Discounts on on-campus dining.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
