Forensic Nurse Examiner, PRN
About The Position
General Summary Under limited supervision, the Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) provides comprehensive care to sexual assault patients. The FNE conducts a medical forensic assault history and physical examination as well as evidence collection, preservation, and documentation. The FNE ensures crisis intervention and medical treatment is provided while in the Emergency Department. The FNE coordinates reporting to appropriate police jurisdiction and/or Child Protective Services, if applicable. The FNE will interface with patient advocacy, law enforcement and crime labs. The FNE provides referrals to community agencies as well as follow-up referrals for health care. The FNE will participate in legal proceedings including courtroom testimony. The FNE provides care to patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/technology, and other healthcare team members, according to established standards. Patients served include all age groups (infant through older adult as identified in Performance Standards) dependant on FNE level of certification. Mission All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the programs in Maryland.
- Must have current RN FNE-A (Adolescents/Adults only) or an RN FNE-A/P (Adolescents/Adults & Pediatrics) license in the state of Maryland or must obtain RN FNE-A or RN FNE-A/P license within one (1) year from date of hire or transfer into this position.
Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive care to sexual assault patients.
- Conducts a medical forensic assault history and physical examination as well as evidence collection, preservation, and documentation.
- Ensures crisis intervention and medical treatment is provided while in the Emergency Department.
- Coordinates reporting to appropriate police jurisdiction and/or Child Protective Services, if applicable.
- Interfaces with patient advocacy, law enforcement and crime labs.
- Provides referrals to community agencies as well as follow-up referrals for health care.
- Participates in legal proceedings including courtroom testimony.
- Provides care to patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/technology, and other healthcare team members, according to established standards.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
