Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE)
Employer name not established · Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) to join the team. This role will be part-time; days & shifts may vary based on department needs. 3-4 weekend night shifts every 8-week period & 1 holiday shift per year required. Travel is expected to any Inova FACT location (Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital (Cornwall), and Inova Willow Oaks (Dunn Loring) + any Inova ED).
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.
Featured Benefits:
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: 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.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, & flexible work schedules.
Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) Job Responsibilities:
- Utilizes standards, guidelines and pathways for care delivery while determining process for delivery of care from direct patient and family communication, technology and other healthcare team member collaboration.
- Provides safe and therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way while incorporating differences into the provision of care. Conducts all patient care in a patient and family centered manner. Arrives within the necessary defined timeframe for each request.
- Responds to all subpoenas on cases examined as a sexual assault nurse examiner.
- Participates in any sexual assault/physical violence research projects. Assists with lectures/presentations to medical staff, nurses, law enforcement agencies and community groups.
- Develops and adheres to sexual assault policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. Participates in the documentation and evaluation processes with colleagues and leadership.
- Supports/empowers patients and families as they progress through the healthcare continuum from health promotion to end of life decisions.
- Provides validation of clinical decisions for other staff members and seeks validation from others for complex patients or unfamiliar situations.
- Works collaboratively and demonstrates respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: 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 the start date.
- Experience: 6 months of RN experience
- Certification: BLS for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association required; Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience: Previous experience in forensic nursing.
- Certification: Completion of Adult and Pediatric SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) training within 30 days of hire.
- Schedule: Ability to work flexible hours and shifts.
- Travel: Ability to travel to any Inova FACT locations
- Preboarding: Ability to successfully complete the required fingerprinting/background screening.
- Skills: Comfortable with speaking in front of a courtroom, passionate about caring for the sensitive population, critical thinking skills, exceptional communication, & active listening.
- Other: Candidates who's primary Inova position is 0.5 FTE or greater are not eligible to hold a concurrent FACT position due to scheduling and orientation requirements.