Forensic Nurse Examiner- PRN- D/N

Luminis Health • Annapolis, MD

2d • $30 - $45

About The Position

The Forensic Nurse Examiner provides specialized medical forensic examinations and care for victims of sexual assault. The role delivers timely, compassionate, non-judgmental care, conducts examinations and evidence collection, documents findings, provides support resources, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team. The examiner maintains current expertise in forensic science, trauma-informed care, applicable laws, evidence collection procedures, and emerging trends. The position includes rotating on-call shifts covering days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and may require fact or expert witness testimony.

Requirements

• BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Two years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Ability to work autonomously with excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team and peers.
• Current RN license in Maryland or a compact state.
• Current FNE-A certification and/or International Association of Forensic Nurses SANE-A certification, obtained within one year.

Nice To Haves

• Current BLS certification.
• TNCC certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to patients reporting sexual assault using the nursing process.
• Perform complete medical forensic examinations, including taking a detailed history for treatment and evidence collection and conducting a head-to-toe assessment for trauma.
• Complete forensic documentation, including digital photography to identify and document injuries.
• Collect evidence while maintaining chain of custody according to regulatory guidelines.
• Administer and/or oversee medications according to program protocol.
• Provide emotional and social support resources.
• Maintain current expertise in medical forensic examinations, forensic science, trauma-informed care, relevant laws and statutes, evidence collection procedures, and emerging trends.
• Participate in professional development, community education and prevention efforts, staff meetings, and educational opportunities.
• Maintain professional, collaborative working relationships with a multidisciplinary team, including law enforcement, the state’s attorney, and the crime lab.
• Provide fact or expert witness testimony as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match for employees who work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance benefits.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Disability insurance for full-time employees.
• Life and AD&D insurance for full-time employees.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level