Forensic Nurse - As Needed

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

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About The Position

Forensic Nurse As Needed Provide comprehensive forensic nursing care to victims of violence. The forensic nurse cares for patients across the lifespan that present to Meritus Health using evidence-based practice. Maintain clinical competency and participates in continuing education related to medical/forensic issues as outlined by the Maryland Board of Nursing. Coordinates care with the multi-disciplinary team involved in the investigation and with other health care providers.

Requirements

• ASN required. BSN Preferred. Previously grandfathered active RN’s who graduated from an accredited nursing school as a Diploma RN will continue to have ASN requirement waived.
• Minimum of one-year acute care experience preferred. Other nursing experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
• Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or if resident of a state that participates in Nurse Multi-State Compact agreement, holds Registered Nurse license from that state that is designated as “Compact” or “Multi-State Privilege” using primary source verification and provides additional documentation as required by the Maryland Board of Nursing. RN license from a compact state with a designation of “Single State” does not meet the requirement and nurse must obtain a Maryland license.
• Maryland certification as an adult/adolescent forensic nurse examiner (FNE-A) through the Maryland Board of Nursing must be obtained within 6 months of completing course and certification as a pediatric forensic nurse examiner (FNE-P) within 6 months of completing course. These trainings will be provided if not already licensed.
• BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy required.
• Keen analytical ability and able to pay attention to detail while using critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in evidence collection of victims and suspects.
• Proficient in forensic photography.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and confidentiality while treating patients in a trauma-informed manner.
• Strong team work ethic while also able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in stressful environments while maintaining a professional attitude in communication with victims and perpetrators of violence and members of multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• National SANE-A
• SANE-P
• Generalist Forensic Nurse Certified (GFN-C™)
• Advanced Forensic Nurse Certified (AFN-C™) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive forensic nursing care to victims of violence.
• Care for patients across the lifespan that present to Meritus Health using evidence-based practice.
• Maintain clinical competency and participates in continuing education related to medical/forensic issues as outlined by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Coordinates care with the multi-disciplinary team involved in the investigation and with other health care providers.
• Perform forensic nursing duties in the emergency department, inpatient hospital, and community-based settings.
• Serve as an expert witness and fact witness in forensic cases in the court of law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees